how to factory reset HP Laserjet Pro 200 color MFP M276 nw

[papanito]

I lost my admin password and want to do a factory reset of my printer.

The problems is already mentioned at https://h30434.www3.hp.com/t5/LaserJet-Printing/how-to-reset-factory-HP-Laserjet-Pro-200-color-MFP-M... however the solution was privately shared by HP support, which does not really help me

[Jay_G24 · Accepted solution]

Hi @ papanito

Welcome to the HP Support Community. I'd be happy to assist you with the "how to factory reset the printer".

 I have sent you a private message with the steps to perform a reset that is specific to your printer. Check next to your profile name, you should see a little blue envelope, please click on it.  

Hope this helps! Keep me posted. 

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[papanito]

Thanks. Why this information cannot be shared and people have to ask explicitly?

[Jay_G24]

@papanito

The reset instructions are specific for your printer and performing those steps on a different printer may brick the device.  we do not want the customers to try the same steps on a different device unknowingly which will cause more harm than help.