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06-18-2025 06:02 PM
I have an Office Jet 9012e and have tried every support number without any help making this the worst experience. I was given this printer but when I try to set it up on the WiFi the printer is locked. I need to know how to factory reset it as it cannot set it up without this.
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06-18-2025 06:23 PM
Hi @Bray13
Please follow steps from the next video to restore Wifi defaults:
>> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U0NJ25wWGwM&ab_channel=CopyPrintScan
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This video reviews the Step-by-step method to Reset your HP OfficeJet Pro 9012 All-in-one Inkjet Printer. You will learn how to quickly reset the network setting to factory default settings. Welcome To My Youtube Channel - Copy Print Scan https://www.youtube.com/c/CopyPrintScanChannel
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