How to Connect Epson Printer to Wi-Fi Without WPS | Easy Wireless Setup Guide (2026), by Printer & Scanner on YouTube. 1 min 34 s.
- Video length
- 1 min 34 s
- Time to do it
- 15 minutes
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Steps
- 10
What you need
Steps
Turn on the printer and make sure it is within range of your router. Check that your phone or computer is already connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
On the printer control panel, open the Setup or Settings menu. Choose Wi-Fi Setup or Network Settings, then pick Wi-Fi Setup Wizard.
Select your Wi-Fi network name from the list. If it does not appear, move the printer closer to the router and run the search again.
Enter your Wi-Fi password using the on-screen keyboard. Check the password carefully, then confirm and wait for the printer to connect.
Print a network status sheet from the Setup menu to confirm the connection. The sheet shows the SSID and an IP address when setup worked.
If you prefer the app, install Epson Smart Panel on your phone. Open it and tap the plus or add printer button to start setup.
Follow the app prompts to choose your printer model and network. Enter the Wi-Fi password when asked and let the app finish the setup.
If wireless setup keeps failing, connect the printer to your computer with a USB cable. Run the Epson installer and choose the wireless connection option during setup.
When the installer asks, confirm the detected Wi-Fi network and password. The software sends those settings to the printer over the USB cable.
Unplug the USB cable after setup finishes. Print a test page from your computer or phone to check the wireless connection.
Tips and common mistakes
Most Epson printers only join 2.4 GHz networks, so pick that band if your router splits 2.4 and 5 GHz.
Enter the Wi-Fi password by hand instead of copying it, since a single wrong character stops the connection.
Restart the router and printer before troubleshooting further if the printer cannot find your network.
Keep the printer and router in the same room during setup to avoid a weak signal.
Questions
What if my network does not show up in the Wi-Fi Setup Wizard?
Move the printer closer to the router and run the search again. Also check that the router is broadcasting a 2.4 GHz network, since many Epson models cannot see 5 GHz only networks.
Do I need the Epson Smart Panel app to connect without WPS?
No. The control panel Wi-Fi Setup Wizard works on its own. The app is just a convenient option if you prefer setting up from your phone.
Why does the printer still show offline after setup?
The password may be wrong or the printer may have joined the wrong network. Print a network status sheet and compare the SSID with your router's name.
This guide was drafted from the video's details and general task knowledge. It has not been checked against the full video. Check the video and relevant product instructions before following a procedure. Report a correction.
