Password reset HP 1178 NW Printer

[Varad23]

Hi Team i forget my Printer password model 1178 Nw kindly help to reset the same 

[A_Gayathri]

Hi @Varad23 ,

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 reset the password for your HP Color Laser MFP 178nw Printer, follow these steps:

Option 1: Reset Password Through Embedded Web Server (EWS)

If you can still access the printer's Embedded Web Server (EWS):

Connect the printer to your network (via Ethernet or Wi-Fi).

Find the printer's IP address:

• Print a Network Configuration Page from the printer's control panel.
• Look for the IP address under IPv4 or Wireless.

Open a web browser on your computer and type the IP address in the address bar (e.g., http://192.168.1.100).

Log in to the EWS. The default credentials are:

• Username: admin
• Password: admin (or blank for older models).

If you cannot log in, you must reset the printer.

Option 2: Factory Reset to Remove Password

A factory reset will restore the printer to default settings, including clearing the password. Here's how to perform a reset:

Turn Off the Printer:

• Press the power button to turn the printer off.

Enter Service Mode:

• While the printer is off, press and hold the Cancel and Wireless buttons together.
• Keep holding the buttons and turn the printer on.

Release Buttons:

• Release the buttons once the printer begins to boot or shows activity on the display.

Factory Reset:

• Navigate to the menu using the control panel to locate the Restore Factory Defaults option under the Setup or System menu.
• Confirm the reset.

Reconfigure Printer:

• After the reset, reconfigure the printer's network and password.

I hope this helps. 

Take care and have a good day.

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