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‎04-11-2016 01:26 AM

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Product: HP M477fde
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 (64-bit)

Hi, I need to reset the password for HP M477fdw as cannot recall what it was set at as need to change the settings.

Kindly appreciate help.

Regards

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‎06-24-2016 06:15 PM

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Was there ever a response from HP to this issue.  I have the same problem.  Changed the wireless network name and now need to reset the printer to that "new" network.  I have no idea what the system password for the printer is, as when I set it up, I never expected that it would ever be needed again.  Oh well ...

Thanks,

Carletal

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‎06-28-2016 10:33 AM - last edited on ‎12-17-2019 12:22 PM by Retired

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Hello @BRPISS

 

A reset will do the trick 

 

Solved: Re: Password Reset HP M477fdw - HP Support Forum - 5670892

 

NVRAM initialization
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‎06-28-2016 10:36 AM

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That's the solution !  Thanks !!!!

 

Carl

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‎01-03-2018 06:16 PM

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It worked! Many thanks!
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‎12-17-2019 09:59 AM

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I am dealing with a slightly different model.  The HP Color Laser Jet Pro MFP M477fdn and I have restarted the machine and followed these instructions but the " Init. message appears on the display" doesn't show up. 

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