Connecting the ScanSnap and a Mobile Device Directly Using a Direct Connection for the Time Being

When you cannot establish a connection to a wireless access point, manually connect the ScanSnap and a mobile device for the time being via Wi-Fi using a Direct Connection.

When you turn off the ScanSnap and turn it back on, the Wi-Fi connect mode returns to the one that has been specified in ScanSnap Wireless Setup Tool.

HINT

  • To connect the ScanSnap and a mobile device via a direct connection all the time, select [Direct Connect mode] for the wireless mode in ScanSnap Wireless Setup Tool.

    For details, refer to the ScanSnap Wireless Setup Tool Help.

    For details about how to start ScanSnap Wireless Setup Tool, refer to Configuring the Wi-Fi Settings.

  1. Close the ADF paper chute (cover) to turn off the ScanSnap. Close the feed guide to turn off the ScanSnap.
  2. Turn on the Wi-Fi switch that is at the back of the ScanSnap.
  3. While holding down the WPS button that is at the back of the ScanSnap, open the ADF paper chute (cover) to turn the power on. While holding down the [Scan/Stop] button, open the feed guide to turn the power on.

    At this point, press the WPS button for more than 3 seconds until the Wi-Fi indicator flashes in green.

    At this point, press the [Scan/Stop] button for more than 3 seconds until the Wi-Fi indicator flashes in green.

    When the Wi-Fi connect mode is changed to the Direct Connection mode, the Wi-Fi indicator lights up in orange.

    Wi-Fi indicator
    Wi-Fi indicator
  4. Open the screen for setting the Wi-Fi function on the mobile device.
    HINT

    • For details, refer to the manual of the mobile device.

  5. Enter the ScanSnap network name (SSID) and security key in the window for setting the Wi-Fi function.

    The default ScanSnap network name (SSID) and security key are on the bottom of the ScanSnap.

  6. Start up ScanSnap Home for iOS/Android on the mobile device.

    The ScanSnap is directly connected to the mobile device via a direct connection.

    When the ScanSnap is connected with the mobile device directly, the Wi-Fi indicator lights up in green.

    For details about how to operate ScanSnap Home for iOS/Android, refer to the ScanSnap Home Mobile Help.