Reset password for HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M181fw

[181fw]

Product Name: HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M181fw

I dont know the password. Maybe I set one once, maybe someone else in the house did, but if we did, I can't remember it. But there is no way to reset the password or send a clue or anything without.... wait for it.... Please help!! Please someone send me instructions for how to reset the password! Thank you!

[A4Apollo]

Hi! @181fw, Welcome to HP forums.

I understand you would like to know how to change the wireless password on your printer.

Don't worry I'll try to help you out.

Did you make any changes to your printer?

Are you trying to reset the password for the wireless network or for the printer?

Please share a picture of the error you receive on your printer to assist you better.

Splendid analysis and remarkable patience shown. It is immensely appreciated.

If you are trying to reset the password on your printer try the steps recommended below.

Try restoring the printer settings to default and check if it helps.

1. On the printer control panel, press the Setup button.
2. Open the Service menu.
3. Select Restore Defaults.
The printer automatically restarts.

Also, if you have issues connecting your printer to the network try connecting your printer to the wireless network using wireless setup wizard.

Connect the printer to the wireless network

If your printer has a basic control panel (no touchscreen or text navigation), or the Wireless Setup Wizard method did not work, try using Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) to connect the printer.

   NOTE:

Both your printer and wireless router must support the WPS push button or PIN connection types. Consult your printer and wireless router manuals to confirm the support.

1. On the printer control panel, press and hold the Wireless button  for two or more seconds, and then release the button when the wireless light starts blinking.

2. Within two minutes, press the WPS button on your wireless router.

3. Wait up to two minutes while the printer automatically establishes a network connection with the wireless network.

Refer this article to know more information about finding the wireless password. Click Here

Refer this article to further troubleshoot wireless issues with your printer. Click Here

If the issue still persists after trying out the steps try performing an NVRAM reset on your printer.

As the steps to perform an NVRAM reset is confidential. I will share you the steps in a private message.

Please watch your inbox for more information.

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[181fw · Accepted solution]

Dear Mr.Robot, 

  Hi,good evening Mr,I have tried to reset the password on my printer follow the steps you said,

1. On the printer control panel, press the Setup button.
2. Open the Service menu.

  .....

  But "Enter password" is displayed on the printer，I also took a photo specially for it

               Displayed in Chinese, meaning "enter password"
 Please help me solve it by other means.thank you so much

[venkatesh6]

Hi Support Team, my colleague has set password for the password which i had not received. On his quiting the job i had missed the password please help me.

Regards

Venkatesh A

[LCC4G]

I Have the same problem, and I need to know how to make a NVRAM reset.

No one knows the password and we can't do nothing. Every menu ask the password.

Please send me a solution quickly.

Thank's

[Dico64]

HI there I have a simulair problem , after moving over my printer to a new network i have to install the network setting but I forgot my password 😪. how to restore this?

thx

[struvdi]

Hi,

i need the cold reset instructions also! Password is not working immediately after defining it.

Please give advice, thanks a lot!

[asmita6658]

Hi @struvdi

I have sent you a private message with the steps. 

Thanks!

[vasil1]

I Have the same problem, and I need to know how to make a NVRAM reset .

No one knows the password and we can't do nothing. Every menu ask the password.

Please send me a solution quickly.

Thank's

[asmita6658]

Hi @vasil1

I have sent you a private message with the steps to bypass the setup ink message. Check next to your profile Name, you should see a little blue envelope, please click on it.  

Let me know.