How to connect an Epson printer by WiFi?

Nowadays, practically all new models of Epson printers incorporate WiFi connections. However, it happens that many people do not have enough information to know how to connect an Epson printer via WiFi and end up wasting this excellent alternative for use.

Next, we will give you a step-by-step on how to make this connection. But first, we mention some recommendations that will make the performance of your printer much more effective.

First of all! download manufacturer's programs

Install the manufacturer's programs on your computer! We know that normally these programs are not used for anything other than taking up space on the pc. However, they have many functions that facilitate and optimize the performance of your printer. Including some related to "how to connect Epson WiFi printer".

Now that you have the advantageous support programs on your computer, we can start with the step by step to Connect Epson Printer to WiFi.

Step 1: Configure the Connection type WT

The first step to connect your Epson printer to WiFi begins with the support program that you will have downloaded to your computer. Once you access it and begin the installation process, you must follow the instructions indicated by the program as you progress through the process.

After the program ends with the "Installation" stage, which lasts about 8 or 10 minutes, you will go to the "Configuration" stage. Once in it, the first window that the program launches will allow you to "Select the type of Connection", for which you will choose the option of "Wireless Connection" and click on "Next".

The next window will allow you to choose between two options: "I am going to configure the printer for the first time" or "The printer is already on my wireless network". In your case, you are doing the process for the first time, you will choose the first option and then you will click on "Next".

In case your computer automatically detects the WiFi network that you want to connect, the program throws up an “Automatic WiFi Connection” window. In it, you will select the option “Yes” and then you will click on “Next”.

Automatic Connection is viable when we are at home connected to a single home network. However, if you are in a workplace, it is very likely that there is more than one WiFi network, so you will need to continue with Step 2.1 or 2.2.

Step 2.1: Access the WiFi Network from the Printer Control Panel

In case the computer does not detect the WiFi network automatically, you will find a window to Select the Configuration Method, where you will choose the option "Use the printer buttons" and then you will click on "Next".

At this point, you will need to go to the control panel of your printer and follow the following path: Menu >> Configuration >> Network Configuration >> WiFi Configuration >> Setup Assistant. WiFi >> Select the SSID (WiFi Network) of your preference >> Enter the password.

If the process is effective, the printer will give you a message if you want to print a test report (Select the "No" option). Once you get this message, go to your computer and click "Next" until you get a window in which you can indicate that "The printer is already connected to your network."

After this step, the program will verify that the Printer-WiFi-Computer connection is effective and you will be able to print a test sheet. At this point, the process will have effectively ended.

Step 2.2: Connect via temporary USB cable

This option corresponds to the alternative of “Connect a USB cable temporarily”, instead of the one already explained, “Use the printer button”. Once you click on "Next", you must follow the instructions of the program, until you find a window that indicates that you must make the cable connection.

Once you do, continue the brief instructions of the program until you can disconnect the cable, select your WiFi network and enter the respective password.

Completing this process is the same as in Step 2.1, resulting in a successful connection. With it, you can print files from any device, as long as they are on the same WiFi network.

Connect epson printer to WIFI

Select the WIFI and enter the password to start using that connection. Once you have selected the network of your preference, the system will take you to another screen (security settings) where the option to place the key appears in the option that says WPA2-PSK (AES), the strongest authorized WIFI encryption. Then you will see the boxes that tell you to enter your password (Enter Password) where you will probably have to enter a minimum of 8 characters or a maximum of 64 to place the secret password. Later, once the password has been entered, click "OK".

Meanings of the typical abbreviations that we will find

Below are the abbreviations with their respective meanings so that you can better understand what kind of choice you should make and why

• WPA: Abbreviation for WIFI Protected Access: data encryption for wireless LAN.

• WEP: it is a network of greater security. These are generally not used for residential WIFI. This type of WIFI is combined with systems of extensive authenticity protocols (EAP) which makes it very difficult to access.

• PSK: (Pre-Shared Key) is a low-profile security system or does not require extreme security to enter. Here the user makes the level of difficulty using a minimum of 4 to 64 characters.

• WPA-PSK: is the system that allows connect epson printer to WIFI points to join each other. Here the system only looks for the closest and strongest points, then it connects using only a minimum of security, the necessary one so that your equipment is protected from a third party and the connected equipment can work well within an established radius.

• WPA2-PSK: It works the same as the previous one, except that this allows the equipment to be installed with the AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) encryption, the strongest authorized standard encryption of WIFI.

Devices from which we can send impressions

- Use any mobile device or computer with the option to print: With both smartphones and tablets, the option to print using WIFI or Bluetooth is very easy. You can see the icons at the top or bottom of the screen of your devices or download an App that works with your brand of printer. If it is an iPhone, just by having AirDrop you will easily be able to send content from your device to the printer.

- Select the printer that you are going to use from your device and make sure to print the amount you want: any device will automatically reflect on the screen the brands and models of printers that are closest to you, you just have to select which one is going to print and specify both the number of copies (pages to print) and if you want it to print on both sides of the sheet (double-sided).

For your pc

Use the installation CD that comes with the equipment or have the address indicated by the manufacturer to install the printer model on your computer. Here you will not only be able to find the Driver of the equipment to be installed, but also any number of programs that are favorable to the printer. If you are not interested in installing another program other than printing, you just have to click "Driver" and your computer will take around 10 to 15 minutes to install the external machine. You just have to be attentive, read the instructions, and start using the printer on your PC via cable or WIFI.

Attention: so that you do not have complications, install both the smart device and connect printer to WIFI on the same internet connection. In this way, the two would work on the same data transfer line, passing information through the same channel. Printing will only take place if the printer is turned on and enabled with the wireless option, which appears with a radial antenna silhouette as the icon.

Protect your WiFi and your data

In a short time, WiFi network connections have become daily activities. Find a WiFi point, deactivate the data when entering the house, connect from your computer to your mobile WiFi ...

This simple practice can be a problem if the factory security is not changed, our neighbor can get into our Wifi connection, or anyone who knows the basics of connections can get into your PC or smartphone in a very simple way.

Full security is unavoidable, but we can greatly reduce hacker attacks with a few simple tips.

Access to your router

To enter your router you must put your IP address in the bar of your browser, then you will get the message to access with the username and password.

Well, so that no one enters our connection, apart from us, we must change the password and access. Avoid the passwords and accesses of "1234/1234 or admin/admin", they are the ones that come by default in all routers.

Rename SSID

It is the name that identifies your network. Also by default, it will have a name similar to the name of your telephone company, when it is recommended that it have another type of name or easily recognizable digits for you, but without giving information to the rest of the users that it is your network.

Data encryption

This is a very complex subject that you should only know one thing about if you do not understand very well how sending information works. It is not the same to send a letter in an envelope as a letter in a safe. As for your router, the safe would be the encryption and the most secure in these times is WPA2.

Limit the power of your antenna

In this way, you will ensure that at least in your home it is only you who enjoys the connection and not the neighbors.

Check, moving with your mobile at home, that when you lower the range you do not lose connection.