HP LaserJet 200 color M251n - unable to configure printer

[storestyggeulv]

I have a HP LaserJet 200 color M251n printer which works flawlessly.  However, I recently wanted to reconfigure the network setup to accomodate some changes in my home network.  But when I try to push the "Apply" button to make the changes permanent I get an error message saying :  "Configuration is in progress by another Management Tool. Contact your Administrator.".  However, there are no other configuration in progress anywhere.  I googled this problem and it appears to be a known problem with the firmware, which can only be solved by making a factory reset.  However, it seems HP keep the method to do a factory reset under close guards, but apparently can be revealed in private messages as far as I have been able to read.  So could someone please reveal the method to do a full factory reset.

Configuration is in progress by another Management Tool.
Contact your Administrator.

[Nal_NR]

Hi @storestyggeulv,

Welcome to the HP Support Community. 

I'd like to help!

We have to perform an NVRAM to unlock the features of the printer/Reset 

The reset instructions are specific for your printer and performing those steps on a different printer may brick the device. 

I've sent you a private message with reset instructions, follow the reset instruction to perform a full reset and re-initialize the printer. 

In order to access your private messages, click the private message icon on the upper right corner of your HP Community profile, next to your profile Name or simply click on this link.

Hope this helps! Keep me posted. 

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[Nal_NR]

Hi @storestyggeulv,

Hope I was able to fix the issue. If you need further assistance, feel free to reach out to us. 

Give us some reinforcement by clicking the Accepted Solution button, that'll help us and others see that we've got the answers and did reply to you!

[Nal_NR]

Hi @storestyggeulv

As we did not hear from you, I'll be closing this case for now. If you need further assistance, feel free to reach out to us.