Why Should I Turn the Wi-Fi in My Printer off When on the ASU Campus and Connected to the ASU Network?

How can you help to improve the performance of the ASU Network?

You can help reduce unnecessary network traffic and improve ASU Wi-Fi performance by turning off your printer’s built-in wireless feature. Disabling this feature will not affect the printer when it is connected directly to your computer with a cable. The instructions below explain how to disable wireless connectivity on common printer models used across ASU campuses. For model-specific instructions, visit the printer manufacturer’s website using the links provided below.

How to turn off the built-in Wi-Fi on an HP InkJet Printer with a control panel:

1. On the printer control panel, go to Setup
2. Select Network
3. Select Wireless Radio on/off 
4. Turn the wireless off
   1. NOTE: Some models will have a BLUE wireless light that can be pressed to turn off the wireless. 
   2. Manufacturer's website: www.hp.com for more information.

How to turn off the built-in Wi-Fi on an EPSON model printer:

1. Press the Setup button on the control panel of the printer.
2. Select Wi-Fi/Network Settings.
3. Select Wi-Fi Setup.
4. Select Wi-Fi Setup Wizard.
5. Select Disable Wi-Fi.
   1. Manufacturer's website: https://epson.com for more information.

How to turn off the built-in Wi-Fi on a Canon model printer:

1. Press and hold the RESUME/CANCEL button on the printer and then release the button after the POWER lamp flashes 12 times. 
2. The Wi-Fi lamp goes off, and the wireless is now disabled.
   1. To re-enable the wireless connection, press and hold the RESUME/CANCEL button on the printer, then release the button when the POWER lamp flashes ten times.
   2. Manufacturer's website: https://www.usa.canon.com for more information.

How to turn off the built-in Wi-Fi on a Brother printer:

1. On the control panel of the printer, press Menu.
2. Press the Up or Down arrow key to choose Network and press OK.
3. Press the Up or Down arrow key to choose Wired LAN or WLAN (depending on model) and press OK.
4. Press the Up or Down arrow key to choose Wired Enable or WLAN Enable (depending on model) and press OK.
   1. Manufacturer's website: http://www.brother-usa.com/printer/ for more information.