How To Use Epson Wireless Printer

To use your Epson wireless printer, the primary method is to set it up with the Epson Smart Panel app on a Bluetooth-enabled phone or tablet. This app guides you through the entire wireless printer setup and mobile printing process, making it the most reliable way to get your printer on your Wi-Fi network.

How to use your Epson wireless printer with the Smart Panel app

The Epson Smart Panel app is the official tool for connecting your printer to your wireless network using a mobile device. The app provides on-screen prompts that handle the connection automatically, eliminating the need for a computer during setup.

What you need before you start

Before beginning, ensure you have the following items ready:

• A Bluetooth-enabled iPhone, iPad, or Android device. Epson documents Bluetooth-enabled smart devices for Smart Panel setup.
• Your mobile device connected to your home or office Wi-Fi network.
• The wireless network name (SSID) and password.
• Your Epson printer turned on and ready to print.

Step 1: Install the Epson Smart Panel app

1. Open the Apple App Store on your iPhone or iPad, or the Google Play Store on your Android device.
2. Search for "Epson Smart Panel" and download the app.

Step 2: Connect your printer to Wi-Fi with an iPhone or iPad

1. Open the Epson Smart Panel app.
2. If the app does not automatically find your printer, tap the menu or icon in the app and select Connect to a New Product.
3. Select your printer from the list of discovered products.
4. Tap Next to choose your current wireless network.
5. Enter your Wi-Fi password and tap OK.

If the app requests permissions, go to your iPhone or iPad settings and enable Location Services and Bluetooth under Settings > Privacy. Epson’s FAQ says the app may require iPhone/iPad permissions in Settings > Privacy > Location Services and Bluetooth.

Step 3: Connect your printer to Wi-Fi with an Android device

1. Open the Epson Smart Panel app and follow the on-screen setup flow.
2. Follow the prompts to connect your printer to your Wi-Fi network.

For system-wide printing from apps like Chrome or Gmail, install the Epson Print Enabler from Google Play. After installation, go to Settings > Printing on your Android device and enable the Epson plug-in. You can then print by tapping the menu icon in any compatible app and selecting the print option.

How to connect using Wi-Fi Direct

If you do not have a router or prefer a direct connection, use Wi-Fi Direct. The steps differ by device:

For iPhone or iPad

1. Use your device's camera to scan the QR code displayed on the printer's LCD screen.
2. Tap the QR code notification, then tap Join to connect to the printer.
3. Open the Epson iPrint app and select your printer.

For iPhone/iPad Wi‑Fi Direct, Epson says to scan the printer’s QR code with the Camera app, tap the QR message, tap Join, then open Epson iPrint and choose the printer.

For Android

1. Open the Epson iPrint app (version 7.0 or later on Android 4.4 or later).
2. Tap Printer is not selected and choose your printer from the list.
3. On the printer's LCD, select Approve and then Complete to confirm the connection.

Epson documents Android 4.4 or later for one Wi‑Fi Direct method. Epson documents Epson iPrint version 7.0 or later for that Android Wi‑Fi Direct method. For Android Wi‑Fi Direct, Epson says to open Epson iPrint, tap Printer is not selected, choose the printer, then confirm on the printer by selecting Approve and Complete.

Troubleshooting: Printer not found during setup

If the app does not find your printer, retry the connection by using the Connect to a New Product option on iOS or the Start setting up option on Android. This forces the app to search again for available printers on your network.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I print from my phone without the Smart Panel app?

Yes, after initial setup you can print using the Epson iPrint app or, on Android, through the system print menu with the Epson Print Enabler installed. The Smart Panel app is primarily used for the initial connection.

How do I connect multiple devices to the same Epson wireless printer?

Once the printer is connected to your Wi-Fi network, any device on that same network can print to it. Install the Epson Smart Panel or Epson iPrint app on each device and select the printer from the list.

What should I do if my printer keeps disconnecting from Wi-Fi?

Ensure your printer is within range of your router and that your router's firmware is up to date. You can also try re-running the wireless setup from the Smart Panel app using the Connect to a New Product or Start setting up option.

Does the Smart Panel app work with all Epson printer models?

Compatibility is model-specific. Check the Epson support page for your printer model to confirm that it supports the Smart Panel app for wireless setup.

Is there a limit to how many pages I can print using the Smart Panel app?

You can print as many pages as your printer's ink and paper supply allow.