You can connect using a wired cable (LAN/USB), or connect using SimpleAP mode, and setup a wireless LAN using a network configuration tool. When setting up multiple printers, you can connect using a wired cable (LAN/USB) and setup a wireless LAN using the Epson Deployment Tool. Using Epson TM Utility for iOS/Android, you can easily connect the printer to the network from an iOS or Android devices. • When using wireless LAN, make sure you disconnect the LAN cable. If a LAN cable is connected, wireless LAN is disabled. • The combinations of wireless LAN cable set and firmware version you can use with this product are as follows.
You can perform a firmware update by using the TM-T88VI Firmware Updater if using a Windows computer, or by using the Epson TM Utility if using a smart device. For details, see "Utilities" on page 93 . • When you set up the access point at the same time, set the access point in advance and check that it operates correctly. • Examine the radio wave situation in the surrounding area before use. • Avoid using the same channel that is used in the neighboring shops where Wireless LAN is used. • Wireless LANs with a frequency band of 2.4 GHz interfere with Bluetooth communication. When using Bluetooth and Wi-Fi at the same time, we recommend using 5 GHz.
• When using the printer in environments where kitchen microwaves and other devices that may interfere radio waves are installed, observe the following points. ∗ Keep the printer away from the devices, such as kitchen microwaves, that may cause radio wave interference. ∗ Use channels that are away from the frequency bands that may cause radio wave interference. ∗ Place shields between the printer and the devices that may cause radio wave interference. ∗ Select either 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz, whichever is free from radio wave interference. ∗ In auto channel setting for the access point, do not select a channel in which the devices may cause radio wave interference.
• When connecting to a stealth SSID with W53 or W56 using OT-WL06, the following firmware version is required: 40.53A ESC/POS or later, or 40.53B ESC/POS or later For SimpleAP mode, see "Simple Setup for Wireless LAN" on page 26 . Setting up Using a SimpleAP Connection from a Windows Computer Necessary Items Prepare the following items. • Computer for setting: Windows 10/8/7/Vista Computer equipped with a wireless LAN function • Utility for setting:
Epson TM-T88VI Utility for Windows or EpsonNet Config 34 Wireless LAN Interface Wireless LAN Cable Set Firmware Version OT-WL02 Until 40.22 ESC/POS, or 40.51A ESC/POS or later OT-WL05 Until 40.22 ESC/POS, or 40.51B ESC/POS or later OT-WL06 40.51A ESC/POS or later, or 40.51B ESC/POS or later