Connect to MFCL2690DW with Wi-Fi Direct

Learn how to connect your Brother MFC-L2690DW or MFC-L2717DW laser printer to a cellular phone, tablet, or other mobile device using Wi-Fi Direct in this tutorial.
Models covered:
MFCL2690DW
MFCL2717DW
This video covers both Android and iOS devices, including iPhone, iPad, Kindle Fire, and Samsung Galaxy.
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Quick Links / Table of Contents:
Models Covered 00:09
Download iPrint& Scan 00:27
Activate Wi-Fi Direct on printer 00:39
Select connection on mobile device 01:06
Enter password 1:15
Transcript:
Welcome. Today we are going to learn how to connect your MFC-L2690DW laser printer to a mobile device using Wi-Fi direct.
This video will cover multiple models. Even though your machine may not match the model referred to on the screen the overall process will be the same. (Covers MFC-L2717DW setup as well.)
Wi-Fi Direct is a secure wireless interface that allows you to connect your Brother machine to a mobile device without using a router. After the connection process is finished, you will need to go to either the App Store or Play Store and download the Brother iPrint&Scan application in order to print from your mobile device.
To begin, press the menu key on the control panel.
Press the down arrow on the control panel repeatedly until the “Network” option is displayed. Then press “OK.”
Arrow down again until “Wi-Fi Direct” is displayed. Then press “OK.”
Arrow down to the “Manual” option… and again press “OK”
If you are prompted to activate Wi-Fi Direct, press the up arrow
The network name and password for the direct connection will display for two minutes.
On your mobile device, check for available connections. Select the network displayed on your Brother machine.
When prompted, enter the network password displayed on your Brother machine into your phone.
You are now connected with Wireless Direct
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