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Using the NFC feature

The NFC (Near Field Communication) printer allows you to directly print from your mobile device just by holding your mobile device over the NFC tag on Wireless/NFC Kit (Wireless LAN Option). It does not require installing print driver or connecting to an access point. You just need NFC supported mobile device. In order to use this feature, mobile apps needs to be installed on your mobile device.

[Note]

  • Depending on the material of the mobile device cover, NFC recognition may not work properly.

  • Depending on the mobile device you are using, the transmission speed may differ.

  • This feature is available only for the model with a NFC tag (see Machine overview).

  • Using a cover or a battery other than the ones that came with the mobile device, or a metal cover/sticker can block NFC.

  • If NFC devices keep failing to communicate, remove and reinstall the battery from the mobile device, then try again.

Requirements

  • NFC and Wi-Fi Direct enabled, Samsung Mobile Print app installed mobile device with Android OS 4.0 or higher.

    [Note]

    Only Android OS 4.1 or higher will automatically enable the Wi-Fi Direct feature on your mobile device when you enable the NFC feature. We recommend you to upgrade your mobile device to Android OS 4.1 or higher to use the NFC feature.

  • Wi-Fi Direct feature enabled printer (see Setting up Wi-Fi Direct).

Related Apps

There are some apps that can be used with the NFC feature. The apps can be downloaded from the Google Play Store.

  • Samsung Mobile Print: Enables users to print, scan(Only users with multi-functional printers), or fax(Only users with multi-functional printers) photos, documents, and web pages directly from your smartphone or tablet (see Using the Samsung Mobile Print App).

  • Samsung Mobile Print Control: Helps users to get an authentication easily. This app provides one way of getting a user authentication using your mobile device (see Using the Samsung Mobile Print Control App).

  • Samsung Mobile Print Manager: Enables users to use cloning and wireless setup features using your mobile device (see Using the Samsung Mobile Print Manager App).

Using the Samsung Mobile Print Control App

You can use it to get an authentication/registration from the Samsung Mobile Print Control app.

Authentication from the mobile device

  1. Check that NFC and Wi-Fi Direct enabled features are on your mobile device and Wi-Fi Direct feature is enabled on your printer.

  2. Open Samsung Mobile Print Control app.

    [Note]

    If you do not have Samsung Mobile Print Control installed on your cellphone, go to the application store (Samsung Apps, Play Store, App Store) on your mobile device, and just search for download the app and try again.

  3. Type in the ID and Password.

    If necessary, type in the ID and Password to log in. If it’s your first time logging into the printer, type in the below default ID and password. We recommend you to change the default password for security reasons.

    • ID:  admin

    • Password:  sec00000

  4. Tag your mobile device (usually located on the back of the mobile device) over the NFC tag() on your printer.

    Wait few seconds for the mobile device to connect to the printer.

    [Note]

    For some mobile devices, NFC tag might not be located at the back of the mobile device. Check the location of the NFC antenna on your mobile device before tagging.

Registration from the mobile device

  1. Check that NFC and Wi-Fi Direct enabled features are on your mobile device and Wi-Fi Direct feature is enabled on your printer.

  2. Open Samsung Mobile Print Control app.

    [Note]

    If you do not have Samsung Mobile Print Control installed on your cellphone, go to the application store (Samsung Apps, Play Store, App Store) on your mobile device, and just search for download the app and try again.

  3. Press the () icon on the Samsung Mobile Print Control screen.

  4. Select On from the Phone login set as default menu.

  5. Mobile device ID appears on the Samsung Mobile Print Control screen.

    Press Registration.

  6. Type in the ID, Password, Domain and Password, then click OK.

    [Note]

    Passcode is for when the administrator chooses Two-Factor Authentication method. You need to enter a passcode for authentication. Password and passcode should be different. You can select Two-Factor Authentication from the SyncThru™ Web Service, select Security > User Access Control > Authentication > Authentication Method > Options button > Login Method > Two-Factor Authentication.

  7. Tag your mobile device (usually located on the back of the mobile device) over the NFC tag() on your printer.

    Wait few seconds for the mobile device to connect to the printer.

    [Note]

    For some mobile devices, NFC tag might not be located at the back of the mobile device. Check the location of the NFC antenna on your mobile device before tagging.

  8. Registration complete message appears on the printer’s touch screen.

Using the Samsung Mobile Print Manager App

If you have more than one printer and need to set the same settings on each printer, you can easily do it using the Samsung Mobile Print Manager app. Touch your cellphone on the NFC tag on your printer to copy the settings and tap on the printer you want to set the setting.

[Note]

When exporting the data, you can save more than one data. When importing the data, you can select the data from the list and import.

Exporting(Copying the setting to your mobile device)

  1. Check that NFC and Wi-Fi Direct features are enabled on your mobile device and Wi-Fi Direct feature is enabled on your printer (see Setting the Wi-Fi Direct for mobile printing).

  2. Open Samsung Mobile Print Manager from your mobile device.

    [Note]

    If you do not have Samsung Mobile Print Manager installed on your cellphone, go to the application store (Samsung Apps, Play Store) on your mobile device, and just search for download the app and try again.

  3. Press Export.

  4. Type in the ID and Password, then click OK.

    If necessary, type in the ID and Password to log in. If it’s your first time logging into the printer, type in the below default ID and password. We recommend you to change the default password for security reasons.

    • ID:  admin

    • Password:  sec00000

  5. Tag your mobile device (usually located on the back of the mobile device) over the NFC tag() on your printer.

    Wait few seconds for the mobile device to connect to the printer.

    [Note]

    • For some mobile devices, NFC tag might not be located at the back of the mobile device. Check the location of the NFC antenna on your mobile device before tagging.

    • While cloning, the machine is locked.

  6. Select the settings you want to apply and press OK.

  7. Follow the instruction on the mobile device’s screen.

Importing (Applying the settings to the machine)

  1. Check that NFC and Wi-Fi Direct features are enabled on your mobile device and Wi-Fi Direct feature is enabled on your printer (see Setting the Wi-Fi Direct for mobile printing).

  2. Open Samsung Mobile Print Manager from your mobile device.

    [Note]

    If you do not have Samsung Mobile Print Manager installed on your cellphone, go to the application store (Samsung Apps, Play Store) on your mobile device, and just search for download the app and try again.

  3. Press Import.

  4. Type in the ID and Password, then click OK.

    If it’s your first time logging into the printer, type in the below default ID and Password. We recommend you to change the default Password for security reasons.

    • ID:  admin

    • Password:  sec00000

  5. Select the settings you want to copy.

  6. Follow the instruction on the mobile device’s screen.

  7. Tag your mobile device (usually located on the back of the mobile device) over the NFC tag() on your printer.

    Wait few seconds for the mobile device to connect to the printer.

    [Note]

    • For some mobile devices, NFC tag might not be located at the back of the mobile device. Check the location of the NFC antenna on your mobile device before tagging.

    • While cloning, the machine is locked.

Wireless Setup

You can copy wireless setting from your phone to your printer by touching your mobile device on the NFC tag on your printer.

  1. Check that NFC and Wi-Fi Direct features are enabled on your mobile device and Wi-Fi Direct feature is enabled on your printer (see Setting the Wi-Fi Direct for mobile printing).

  2. Open Samsung Mobile Print Manager from your mobile device.

    [Note]

    If you do not have Samsung Mobile Print Manager installed on your cellphone, go to the application store (Samsung Apps, Play Store) on your mobile device, and just search for download the app and try again.

  3. Mobile device Samsung Mobile Print Manager screen appears.

    Press Wi-Fi- Setup.

  4. Type in the ID and Password, then click OK.

    If it’s your first time logging into the printer, type in the below default ID and Password. We recommend you to change the default Password for security reasons.

    • ID:  admin

    • Password:  sec00000

  5. If the access point (or wireless router) is connected to the connection confirmation window appears, then click OK.

    If the access point (or wireless router) not connection, select the desired access point (or wireless router) and click OK.

  6. Tag your mobile device (usually located on the back of the mobile device) over the NFC tag() on your printer.

    Wait few seconds for the mobile device to connect to the printer.

    [Note]

    For some mobile devices, NFC tag might not be located at the back of the mobile device. Check the location of the NFC antenna on your mobile device before tagging.

  7. Follow the instruction on the mobile device’s screen.

Using the Samsung Mobile Print App

Samsung Mobile Print is a free application that enables users to print, scan(Only users with multi-functional printers), or fax(Only users with multi-functional printers) photos, documents, and web pages directly from your smartphone or tablet.

Printing

  1. Check that NFC and Wi-Fi Direct features are enabled on your mobile device and Wi-Fi Direct feature is enabled on your printer.

  2. Open Samsung Mobile Print app.

    [Note]

    If you do not have Samsung Mobile Print installed on your cellphone, go to the application store (Samsung Apps, Play Store, App Store) on your mobile device, and just search for download the app and try again.

  3. Select print mode.

  4. Select the content you want to print.

    If necessary, change the print option by pressing the .

  5. Tag the NFC tag on your mobile device (usually located on the back of the mobile device) over the NFC tag() on your printer.

    Wait few seconds for the mobile device to send a job to the printer.

    [Note]

    For some mobile devices, NFC tag might not be located at the back of the mobile device. Check the location of the NFC antenna on your mobile device before tagging.

  6. The printer starts printing.