HP LaserJet Pro 200 color MFP M276nw printer to remove the WPA security pass

[zeemanone]

ERROR: your wireless router requires a WPA security passphrase. The passphrase configured on your HP printer does not match exactly. 

The WPA authentication method on your HP printer has been configured to a non-default setting. This may cause problems when connecting to your wireless network if your wireless router is not using the same WPA authentication method.

I would like to reset my printer password. will restoring to factory setting remove this password?

Thanks Phil

[Anand_Andy]

Hi @zeemanone,

Welcome to the HP Support Community

I understand you are facing a connectivity issue with your HP LaserJet Pro 200 Color MFP M276nw. Not to worry I will help you to get a resolution to resolve the issue.

Let's perform a power drain: 

• With the printer turned on, disconnect the power cord from the rear of the printer and also unplug the power cord from the wall outlet.
• Remove USB cable, if present.
• Wait for 2-3 minutes, press and hold the power button on your printer for about 30 seconds to remove any additional charge.
• Now plug back the power cable straight to a wall outlet without any surge protector or an extension cord (This is important) and then plug back the power cord to the printer.
• Turn on the printer and wait till warm-up period finishes and the printer is idle

Restore Wi-Fi setup mode on the printer

• Prepare a printer for a Wi-Fi connection by restoring the Wi-Fi setup mode.
• When the settings are restored, the printer enters Wi-Fi setup mode for about two hours, making it discoverable during the HP software installation.
• Most printers with a touchscreen: From the Wireless or Setup menu, select Network setup or Settings, and then select Restore Network Settings.
• Once you restore the network to defaults, then please follow the instructions on this link to connect the printer back to your PC.

Hope this helps! Keep me posted. 

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