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‎09-26-2025 09:13 AM

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how to reset password for m252dw

printer given to me dont have password. need to reset 

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‎09-29-2025 07:37 AM

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Hi @donaldrberres,

 

Welcome to the HP Support Community!

 

Thanks for reaching out!

We're thrilled to have the opportunity to assist you and provide a solution.

 

I understand you want to reset the password on your HP Color LaserJet Pro M252dw, as it was given to you without a password. Let’s go through the steps.

 

1. Access the Embedded Web Server (EWS)

Connect the printer to your network.

Find the printer’s IP address:

On the printer control panel, go to Setup → Network → Network Summary.

Open a web browser on your computer and enter the printer’s IP address in the address bar.

The EWS page should load.

 

2. Reset the Printer’s Settings

On the printer control panel:

Press the Setup button (gear icon).

Navigate to Service → Restore Defaults → Restore Network Defaults.

Confirm the reset.

This will clear any existing passwords and network settings.

 

3. Set a New Password (Optional)

After the reset, if you want to secure the printer:

Access the EWS page again.

Go to Security → Password Settings.

Set a new admin password.

 

4. Reconnect to Network

After resetting, reconnect the printer to Wi-Fi or Ethernet.

Reinstall drivers if necessary to ensure full functionality.

Resetting the network defaults will remove previous Wi-Fi settings and any configured passwords.

I hope this helps.

 

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‎10-06-2025 02:12 PM

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Hope you're rocking an amazing day! We just wanted to check in and see if everything is sorted. If you need any more help or just want to say hi, we're here for you - just a message away! 

 

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