reset password on HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M181fw

[Blankenberge]

Hello,

I'd like to change some settings on my HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M181fw. When I go to 'system properties' on the printer itself, I get prompted to enter a password. Unfortunately, I forgot the password... How do I reset it so I can access the system properties again (reset NVRAM, reset to factory settings,..)?

Thanks in advance.

[Blankenberge]

Hello,

I followed this userguide: https://support.hp.com/in-en/document/c03296578

The problem here is step 2:

1. On the printer control panel, press the OK button to display the Home screen.
2. Open the Service menu.

opening the service menu prompts for password, which I don't remember, so i can't access the menu.

The guide states that "Restoring to factory-set defaults will NOT reset the Embedded Web Server (EWS) password. If you lost your EWS password, please contact HP Support."

Unfortunately, I don't know the EWS password (is it the same as the password required to enter the menu on the printer display?). Since my warranty expired in august, I can't contact HP support, the only option I have is to "visit the HP community", so here we are..

Can anyone help me resolve this issue please?

[praveen196]

@Blankenberge Welcome to HP Community!

I understand that you would like to reset the password.

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[Us3r1]

Hello !

I would like to have these instructions also in order to reinitialize my printer.

Thanks

[Blankenberge]

Unfortunately I did not receive a private message with further instructions.

[Us3r1]

Ok thanks, so did you manage to reset your password at the end ?