HOW DOES ONE DO A FACTORY RESET OF AN HP DESKJET4100

[Renosterkim]

I NEED TO DO A CONNECTION OF THE PRINTER TO MY LAPTOP VIA THE INTERNET

[A_Gayathri]

Hi @Renosterkim,

Welcome to The HP Support Community.  

Thank you for posting your query, I will be glad to help you.

I understand you are trying to perform a factory reset on an HP DeskJet Plus 4120 All-In-One Printer, follow these steps:

Turn on the Printer: Ensure the printer is powered on.

Access the Printer Menu: On the printer's control panel, touch or tap the "Setup" icon (it looks like a gear).

Navigate to the Printer Maintenance Menu:

• Use the arrow keys or touch screen to navigate to "Printer Maintenance" or "Tools."

Select "Restore Default Settings":

• Look for an option that says "Restore Default Settings" or "Factory Reset."
• Confirm your selection if prompted.

Wait for the Reset to Complete: The printer will reset and restart. This process may take a few minutes.

Once the reset is complete, you'll need to reconnect the printer to your laptop via the internet. Here’s how you can do that:

Reconnect the Printer to Wi-Fi:

• Go to the printer’s control panel and select "Wireless" or "Wi-Fi" setup.
• Choose "Wireless Setup Wizard" or a similar option to search for your Wi-Fi network.
• Select your network and enter the Wi-Fi password.

Install the Printer Software:

• On your laptop, download the latest HP printer software from the HP Support website.
• Run the installer and follow the on-screen instructions.
• Choose the option to set up the printer over a wireless network when prompted.

Complete the Setup:

• The software will search for the printer on your network. Select your printer from the list and complete the setup.

I hope this helps. 

Take care and have a good day.

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