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What are the types of HP Printer Resets?
HP printers have various reset options, each with a specific purpose. The following are the most popular types:
1) Power Cycle Reset: This is a simple reset that requires turning off the printer, removing it from the power supply, waiting a few seconds, then plugging it back in and turning it on to resolve minor issues.null2) Hard Reset: A hard reset requires unplugging the printer from the power supply while it is powered on. It can assist in removing persistent issues and resetting the printer's settings.null3) Factory Reset HP Printer: A factory reset, also known as a cold reset or default settings reset, returns the printer to its factory settings. When dealing with configuration or network issues, this can be useful. null 4) Network Reset: This reset clears the network settings and can be useful if the printer is not correctly connecting to the network or Wi-Fi.null
How to Reset HP printer using the HP Smart App
Restore factory defaults via the HP Smart app's Advanced Settings.
- Click the image of your printer on the HP Smart app main screen to see the settings and administration tools.
- Then, under Settings, select Advanced Settings to access the printer's Embedded Web Server (EWS).
- Click the Settings or System tab on the EWS main page.
- If prompted to log in or enter the printer PIN, enter admin for the login (HP LaserJets only), the PIN from the printer label, and then click Submit or OK. You can find this label within the cartridge access area or printer door.
- Reset HP printer to factory settings.1. Click Restore Factory Defaults or Factory under Restore Defaults for most HP printers. Select Yes when prompted to Restore Factory Defaults.2. For HP LaserJet printers, go to Service > Restore defaults > OK.
- Your printer will restart automatically after around 20 seconds.
When to reset HP Printer?
Mess-up printing queues and the "Out of Paper" problem are two of the most main causes for doing a (soft) reset on HP printers. A gentle reset should do the job.
If you're trying to set up your printer again, you might wish to reset it first. Some customers prefer to perform a factory reset as part of their maintenance routine (after replacing HP toner or ink cartridges).
Finally, if you become stuck in the HP setup process and are unable to retrace your steps, a hard reset may be effective.
How To Factory Reset HP Printer without the password?
It is not difficult to reset your HP printer without a password. Here are three simple steps to reset your HP Printer Default Password:
- Turn off and on the power by pressing and holding the power button. You must disconnect all cables, including the power cable.
- Hold down the "Select" and "Reset" buttons for 10 seconds, or until the printer begins to cycle.
- When the power cycle occurs, release the buttons and unplug the power cable to complete the reset. The printer resets to factory settings and will be ready to use without a password.
How to reset HP Laserjet Printer?
Users of the HP Laserjet printer often face technical issues such as printer not printing, wireless connectivity issues, slow printing, and so on. The simplest thing an HP Laserjet printer user can do is reset the printer. To reset an HP Laserjet printer, users can do the following:
- In most cases, a printer reset will resolve any wireless connectivity issues.
- If your printer is printing slowly, reset it to return it to its regular state.
- To turn on the printer, press the power button.
- Then unplug the power cord while the printer is on and wait a few minutes.
- Reconnect the power cord to your HP printer and restart it.
- Finally, print a test report to ensure that the printer is working properly.
How To Restore the printer's factory defaults using the Embedded Web Server (EWS)
Restore the printer's factory defaults via the Embedded Web Server (EWS).
- Click the Settings or System tab on the HP printer Embedded Web Server (EWS).
- If prompted to log in or enter the printer PIN, enter admin for the login (only for HP LaserJets), the PIN from the printer label, and then click Submit or OK. This label is usually seen inside the cartridge access area or on the printer door.
- Reset your printer to factory settings. Click Restore Factory Defaults or Factory under Restore Defaults for most HP printers. Select Yes when prompted to Restore Factory Defaults. And for HP LaserJet printers, go to Service > Restore defaults > OK.
- Your printer will restart automatically after around 20 seconds.
