Need to do a hard reset to factory settings

[CREE24]

My job at my employer was eliminated back in October.  They did not want to retrieve the company printer -- only the laptop. The printer has been locked and I'm unable to adjust the wireless settings.  I've already tried a few default resets and reboots via the Smart App, but I still get the message that the printer is locked and to get with the admin.  Can you please provide directions for a reset that will allow all settings to be removed?  Otherwise it will be useless and I will need to throw it away.  

Thank You!

[TEJ1602]

@CREE24, Welcome to HP Support Community!

The only option left is to perform a full reset and re-initialize the printer. 

The reset instructions are specific for your printer and performing those steps on a different printer may brick the device. 

I've sent you a private message with reset instructions, follow the reset instruction to perform a full reset and re-initialize the printer. 

In order to access your private messages, click the private message icon on the upper right corner of your HP Forums profile, next to your profile Name or simply click on this link.

Hope this helps!

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