AdHoc is a type of on-demand device-to-device network. In ad hoc mode, you can set up a wireless connection directly to another computer or printer without having to connect to a Wi-Fi access point or router. It allows you to load the jobs to a printer that has no Internet connection.
Notice: The Ad Hoc connection feature is available starting from Einstein CS 2.0
Tune Up Ad Hoc
Notice: Once Ad Hoc is chosen, Wi-Fi is disabled on the printer.
To set Ad Hoc on the printer:
1. Go to Settings > Wi-Fi > AdHoc.
→ The following screen appears.
2. The Name field, which is the printer’s name, is set automatically.
3. To change the password for the AdHoc, press Password.
→ The following screen appears.
Notice: Your password must contain at least 8 up to 20 characters and must not contain spaces.
Connect to Ad Hoc
To connect to the Ad Hoc network:
1. Open the network settings on your computer or another device.
2. Find the hotspot name that matches the printer’s name and select it.
3. Type the password from the AdHoc tab on the printer into the Password
4. Press Save.
→ The wireless connection to the printer is successfully established.