Connecting the ScanSnap to a Computer Directly in Direct Connect Mode (iX1600 / iX1500)

When a wireless LAN environment has not been configured or the ScanSnap cannot establish a connection to a wireless access point, and if you want to connect the ScanSnap to a computer via wireless LAN, use Direct Connect mode to connect the scanner to the computer directly.
  1. When the ScanSnap is connected to a computer via the USB cable, unplug the USB cable.
  2. Set [Wi-Fi connect mode] to [Direct connection] for the ScanSnap.
    1. Press Settings in the home screen on the touch panel of the ScanSnap to display the [Settings] screen.
    2. Press Wi-Fi Settings to display the [Wi-Fi settings] screen.
    3. Press [Wi-Fi connect mode] to display the [Wi-Fi connect mode] screen.
    4. Select [Direct connection].
    5. Press Back twice to display the [Settings] screen.
  3. Connect the ScanSnap and a computer directly by using a direct connection.
    1. Press Connecting Devices to display the [Connecting Devices] screen.
    2. Click Internet Access Icon in the status menu of the menu bar, and connect the ScanSnap network displayed in the wireless network list.
      • The ScanSnap is connected to a computer via wireless LAN and the ScanSnap Manager icon in the Dock changes to Icon When Connected via Wireless LAN.

        If the icon does not change, go to step 4.

      ATTENTION

      If the ScanSnap Manager icon is Icon for Wireless LAN Connection, exit ScanSnap Connect Application on the mobile device.

      HINT
      • If the [Connect automatically to previous ScanSnap by Wi-Fi] checkbox is selected and the previously connected ScanSnap is available for the connection, the computer is connected to the ScanSnap automatically.
      • The computer can be connected to only one ScanSnap.
      • Only one computer can be connected to the ScanSnap via wireless LAN.
  4. Click the ScanSnap Manager icon Communicating in the Dock while holding down the [control] key on the keyboard, and then select [Connect by Wi-Fi] from the ScanSnap Manager Menu.
    • The [ScanSnap Manager - Connect by Wi-Fi] window appears.
  5. From the list of the ScanSnap units to be connected, select the ScanSnap that you want to connect, and click the [Connect] button.
    ATTENTION

    If the intended ScanSnap for connection does not appear in the list of the ScanSnap units to be connected, refer to the ScanSnap Manager Help.

    • The ScanSnap is connected to the computer via a wireless access point and the ScanSnap Manager icon changes to Icon When Connected via Wireless LAN.
    HINT

    When the ScanSnap and a computer are connected via wireless LAN, a notification window notifies you of the communication status.