Different Ways to Do an HP Printer Factory Reset

HP printers work reliably most of the time. But sometimes, they may stop working or encounter technical glitches. In such a situation, you must know how to reset them. When you perform an HP printer factory reset, it fixes connectivity issues and stops the device from behaving unexpectedly. You can factory reset, network reset, and firmware reset your HP device. In this article, we will show you how to go about resetting your HP printer model.

How to Factory Reset HP Printer through the Web Page

You can reset to factory settings your HP printer by following these simple instructions.

• Launch a web browser.
• Now, enter the IP address of your printer or hostname on the address bar.
• When the web page loads, find the ‘Sign in’ or login option.
• Sign in as an administrator or enter the administrator’s username as the password.
• Go to the ‘General’ tab.
• Here, choose ‘Reset Factory Settings.’
• Find the section ‘Reset Firmware.’
• Choose ‘Reset.’
• Select ‘Reset’ again.
• Your HP printer will now restart.
• Configure the date and time of your printer correctly.
• When the reset ends, adhere to the instructions on the touchscreen of your printer. This will help you to configure the date, time, and related settings.
• Be careful while configuring these settings.

Steps to check the IP address of your printer

• To see your HP printer’s IP address, hit the Windows Start button and input Control Panel.
• In the Control Panel, choose ‘Hardware and Sound’ followed by ‘Devices and Printers.’
• Right-tap on the HP printer whose IP address you wish to know.
• Choose ‘Printer properties’ and navigate to the ‘Ports’ tab.
• You will see the IP address present there.
• The reset process will take a few minutes.
• After it completes, input date and time and configure the password.
• Hit ‘Apply’ to save the new settings.

Restore Factory Settings in HP LaserJet Pro CP1025 and 1025nw

When you restore HP LaserJet Pro CP1025 and 1025nw, it won’t reset the tray size page count or language. Use this process to restore the factory settings of your printer.

• Power off your printer.
• Take out its power cable for 30 seconds.
• Now reconnect the cable.
• Hold and press the ‘Resume’ button as you power on the printer.
• Press this button for 20 seconds till you see the Attention light flashing.
• Now release the button.
• You will see the Attention and Ready lights when the printer restores to factory defaults.

HP Printer factory reset is also possible through the HP Smart App. Follow this procedure to do so.

• Launch the HP Smart App on the PC.
• Choose the HP printer you wish to reset.
• Head to ‘Advanced’ and tap ‘Advanced Settings.’
• You will see a new window with your printer details.
• Here, tap the ‘Settings’ icon.
• Now, choose ‘Restore defaults’ and tap ‘Restore factory defaults.’
• After that, tap ‘OK.’
• You will see a page stating an insecure connection.
• Here, tap ‘Show more’ and open the page.
• In the new page, tap the ‘Restore factory defaults’ button.
• Tap ‘Yes’ and wait for sometime.
• The reset process will begin.
• The printer power light will flash and its screen will disappear.
• Now your printer will restart.
• Your HP printer has now been reset.

Conduct a Network Reset of Your HP Printer

If you frequently face network issues, it is wise to carry out a printer network settings reset. In this process, you will first print the network page and then reset the network settings.

• Find the ‘Cancel’ button and press and hold it for three seconds.
• The network page will be produced for the printer.
• Next, find the ‘Power’ button and press and hold it.
• After that, hit the ‘Network’ button twice.
• Now, press the ‘Cancel’ button thrice.
• You will see a network configuration page being produced from your printer.
• When you see it, let go of the power button.
• Here it is important to check the SSID or the default network name.
• It must read hpsetup.
• Also, check the default communication mode and see that it is ‘Ad hoc.’

How to Factory Reset HP Printer through Support Menu

You can reset the printer through the support menu if the connection between your computer and printer cannot be set up. Note that the way to get to the support menu is different for different HP models. In some models, you can find the support menu by hitting the ‘Back’ or ‘Return’ button four to five times. In others, access is through the menu and back button keys. The best practice would be to examine the instruction manual of your device.

Through the support menu, you can do a partial, semi full, or full HP printer factory reset.

• Partial reset HP printer

1. Head to the support menu.
2. Locate the ‘Reset’ option.
3. Now, choose ‘Partial reset.’

• Semi full reset

1. Head to the printer support menu.
2. Find the ‘Reset’ option.
3. Now, choose ‘Semi full reset.’

• Full reset

1. Navigate to the printer support menu.
2. Find the ‘Reset’ option.
3. Choose the ‘Full reset’

How to Cold Reset HP 2100, HP 2200, and HP 5P & 6P

Cold resetting HP LaserJet printers restores them to factory defaults. It fixes incorrect settings, print quality, and network settings.

• Cold reset HP 2100

1. Turn off the printer.
2. Press and hold the button, ‘JOB CANCEL.’
3. Power on the printer.
4. When the LEDs blink, let go of the ‘JOB CANCEL’ button.
5. Release this button within 20 seconds after the LEDs display.

• Cold reset HP 2200

1. Turn off the printer.
2. Press and hold the ‘Go’ button.
3. Switch on the printer but don’t release the ‘Go’ button till you see the attention light.
4. Only after the attention light turns on, release ‘Go.’
5. When the printing device goes to the ‘Ready’ state, the cold reset process will end.

• Cold reset HP 5P & 6P

1. Turn off the power of the printer.
2. Hold the reset button at the printer’s back.
3. Hold this button for less than 20 seconds while switching on the printer.

Final Thoughts

An HP printer factory reset helps fix various problems, such as the offline error or a printer not linked to the network. It also helps in eliminating stuck print jobs. Follow any of the procedures mentioned above to reset your printer to default settings. If you need more assistance, contact a HP printer technical Support.