Admin password reset MFP M148fdw. printer Please help!

[Hilly17]

I cannot access set up or tools menu   without admin password. Thanks for your help!

[Max3Aj]

@Hilly17, Welcome to HP Support Community. 

Thank you for posting your query, I will be glad to help you. 
To reset the admin password on your HP LaserJet Pro MFP M148fdw, follow these steps:

Method 1: Reset via Embedded Web Server (EWS)

Find the Printer’s IP Address:

• Print a Network Configuration Report by pressing Wi-Fi + Cancel buttons together.
• Look for the IPv4 address in the report.

Access EWS:

• Open a web browser and enter the printer’s IP address in the address bar.

Reset Admin Password:

• Go to Settings > Security > Administrator Settings.
• Look for an option to reset the password.

Method 2: Factory Reset (Service Menu)

• Turn off the printer.
• Power it on and immediately press & hold the Cancel button until the Ready light starts blinking.
• Release the button when the printer restarts.
• The printer should now be reset to factory defaults, removing the admin password.

Method 3: NVRAM Reset (Full Reset)

• Turn off the printer.
• Press and hold the Right Arrow and Cancel buttons.
• Turn on the printer while holding the buttons.
• When the Permanent Storage Initialization message appears, release the buttons.
• The printer will reset to factory settings, including clearing the admin password.

I hope this helps. 

Take care and have a good day. 

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Max3Aj

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