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Laserjet CP5225dn
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I forget admin password, how to reset it?

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Turn the printer off, hold down the right arrow and the X button and keep holding while you turn the power on. Once the screen reads "permanent storage init" you can release the buttons and the printer will restart with ALL SETTINGS cleared.
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Can you also send me these instructions, please.  Many thanks!

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Turn the printer off, hold down the right arrow and the X button and keep holding while you turn the power on. Once the screen reads "permanent storage init" you can release the buttons and the printer will restart with ALL SETTINGS cleared.

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