Factory reset

[Stephi9]

How do I factory reset a HP 200 color Lazer jet printer

[Gaya1239]

Hi @Stephi9,

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 do factory reset your HP Color LaserJet 200 series printer, follow these steps:

Method 1: Reset from the Printer Control Panel

1. Access the Setup Menu:
   • Tap the Setup icon on the printer's touchscreen (usually represented by a wrench or gear icon).
2. Navigate to Service:
   • Scroll through the menu and select Service.
3. Choose Restore Defaults:
   • Select Restore Defaults or Reset Factory Settings.
4. Confirm the Reset:
   • Confirm the action. The printer will restart and reset to factory settings.

Method 2: Using the Embedded Web Server (EWS) Use the HP printer Embedded Web Server (EWS)

If you have network access to the printer:

1. Open the EWS:
   • Find the printer's IP address from the control panel (under Network Settings).
   • Enter the IP address into a web browser on a connected device.
2. Log In:
   • Log in as an administrator (default username and password may be "admin" and "admin" unless changed).
3. Restore Factory Defaults:
   • Navigate to the Settings or System tab.
   • Look for an option like Restore Factory Settings or Reset Printer.
4. Restart the Printer:
   • The printer may restart automatically after the reset.

Method 3: Hard Reset (For Persistent Issues)

1. Turn Off the Printer:
   • Disconnect the power cable from the back of the printer.
2. Press and Hold Buttons:
   • Hold down the Resume button (triangle icon inside a circle) or other buttons as specified in the printer manual.
3. Reconnect Power:
   • While holding the button(s), reconnect the power cable and turn the printer on.
4. Wait for Reset:
   • Release the buttons once the printer starts resetting.

Notes:

• A factory reset will remove all custom settings, including network configurations, passwords, and print queue data.
• If the printer is part of a managed setup, like in a corporate environment, some settings may not reset due to administrative locks.

I hope this helps. 

Take care and have a good day.

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