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05-05-2025 03:57 AM - edited 05-05-2025 03:58 AM
Hello, I've lost EWS login and password on my device. I did all reset steps that I found online. None of these work and pritner still wants me to enter password during installation by HP Smart.
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05-06-2025 11:44 AM
@Tom917, Welcome to HP Support Community,
Thank you for posting your query; I’m here to help by guiding you through steps to resolve this issue
I recommend performing a factory reset on the printer first. Once it's reset to default settings, you'll be able to access the EWS (Embedded Web Server) page.
You may refer to this guide: Restore factory defaults on your HP printer | HP® Support
I hope this helps.
Please feel free to reply here if you have any questions or if you need further clarification on any of the steps.
Take care and have a good day.
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Garp_Senchau
I am an HP Employee
05-06-2025 11:44 AM
@Tom917, Welcome to HP Support Community,
Thank you for posting your query; I’m here to help by guiding you through steps to resolve this issue
I recommend performing a factory reset on the printer first. Once it's reset to default settings, you'll be able to access the EWS (Embedded Web Server) page.
You may refer to this guide: Restore factory defaults on your HP printer | HP® Support
I hope this helps.
Please feel free to reply here if you have any questions or if you need further clarification on any of the steps.
Take care and have a good day.
If my response helped, please mark it as an Accepted Solution! ✅ It helps others and spreads support. 💙 Also, tapping "Yes" on "Was this reply helpful?" makes a big difference! Thanks! 😊
Regards,
Garp_Senchau
I am an HP Employee
05-07-2025 01:27 AM
Thank you!
I did many combinations to do factory reset, yet none of them worked. However, I tried "Restore factory defaults on HP LaserJet MFP M139-M142 printers" found on the page you sent me - it finally worked.
PS. I spent 2 hours chatting with hp support, then 1 hour on callcenter - nobody could help me.
05-07-2025 11:08 AM
Hey @Tom917,
You're very welcome!
I'm really glad to know that the guide I shared ended up helping you.
Sounds like it was a frustrating experience, especially after spending so much time with support.
Kudos to you for your patience and for sticking with us until everything was sorted out!
Take care and have a good day.
Regards,
Garp_Senchau
I am an HP Employee