User's Manual
Reset factory settings
Introduction
Use one of the following methods to restore the printer to the original settings from the factory.
NOTE: Resetting factory settings sets most of the printer settings to their factory defaults. However, some
settings are not changed, such as language, date, time, and some network conguration settings.
Method one: Reset factory settings from the printer control panel
1. From the Home screen on the printer control panel, scroll to and touch the Administration button.
2. Open the following menus:
●
General Settings
●
Reset Factory Settings
3. A verication message advises that completing the reset function might result in loss of data. Select
Reset to complete the process.
NOTE: The printer restarts automatically after the reset operation completes.
Method two: Reset factory settings from the HP Embedded Web Server (network-
connected printers only)
1. Open the HP Embedded Web Server (EWS):
a. From the Home screen on the printer control panel, touch the Network button to display the IP
address or host name.
b. Open a Web br
owser, and in the address line, type the IP address or host name exactly as it
displays on the printer control panel. Press the Enter key on the computer keyboard. The EWS
opens.
NOTE: If the Web browser displays a There is a problem with this website’s security certicate
me
ssage when attempting to open the EWS, click Continue to this website (not recommended).
Choosing Continue to this website (not recommended) will not harm the computer while
naviga
ting within the EWS for the HP printer.
2. Open the General tab.
3. On the left side of the screen, click
Reset Factory Settings.
4. Click the Reset button.
NOTE: The printer restarts automatically after the reset operation completes.
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