How to Connect Epson L3156 Printer to WiFi Network Manually

The Epson L3156 WiFi printer can connect to your wireless network either automatically through the Epson Smart Panel App or manually using its built-in WiFi setup function. If automatic setup fails, you can manually connect your printer to a wireless network by following the detailed steps below.

1. Prepare Before Setup

Before starting, ensure the following:

The printer is turned ON and in a ready state (power light steady).
Your WiFi router is working properly and broadcasting a 2.4 GHz signal.
You have your WiFi SSID (network name) and password ready.
The printer is within range of your wireless router.

2. Enable WiFi Setup Mode on the Printer

Press and hold the WiFi button on the Epson L3156 printer until the WiFi light and WiFi Direct light start flashing alternately.
This indicates that the printer has entered WiFi setup mode and is ready to connect to a network.
The printer will broadcast a temporary WiFi signal for configuration purposes.

3. Connect Your Computer or Mobile Device to the Printer’s Temporary WiFi

On your computer or smartphone, go to WiFi Settings.
Look for a network name similar to:
DIRECT-XXXXXX or EPSONXXXX (the “X” represents random characters).
Connect to that network. If a password is required, use the one listed on the printer’s sticker (usually located on the back or bottom of the printer).

4. Access the Printer’s Web Configuration Page

Once connected to the printer’s temporary WiFi, open a web browser (e.g., Chrome, Edge, Safari).
Type the following IP address into the address bar:
192.168.192.168
Press Enter to open the Epson printer configuration page.
You will see a setup interface where you can manage the network configuration.

5. Configure Wireless Network Settings

Go to WiFi Setup or Network Settings in the web configuration menu.
Choose SSID or Search for Network to find your home WiFi network.
Select your WiFi network name (SSID) from the list.
Enter your WiFi password (case-sensitive).
Click Apply or Save Settings.
The printer will now attempt to connect to your WiFi router.

6. Confirm the Connection

When the WiFi connection is successful, the WiFi light on the printer will turn solid blue (not flashing).
You can verify the connection by printing a Network Status Sheet:
- Hold the Network Information button (usually near the WiFi icon) for 5 seconds.
- The printer will print a sheet with the IP address and network details.
Ensure the Connection Status shows “Connected” and the correct SSID.

7. Install the Printer on Your Computer

On your Windows or macOS computer, open Epson Printer Setup or Printers & Scanners settings.
Choose Add Printer.
Your Epson L3156 should appear in the list of available printers.
Select it and follow the on-screen steps to complete installation.

8. (Optional) Connect Using Epson Smart Panel App

If you are using a smartphone or tablet:

Install the Epson Smart Panel App from the App Store or Google Play.
Open the app and select Set Up a New Product.
Follow the guided setup to detect and register the printer over WiFi.

9. Troubleshooting Tips

If the printer fails to connect:

Make sure your router’s 2.4 GHz band is active (the printer does not support 5 GHz).
Restart both the printer and router and try again.
Temporarily disable any VPN or firewall that may block local connections.
Re-enter your WiFi password carefully.
If the WiFi light keeps blinking, perform a WiFi reset by holding the WiFi button for 10 seconds and then repeat the setup process.