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HP OfficeJet Pro 9012e All-in-One Printer

I have forgotten my user name and password for my  officeJetPro 9012e printer  and need to rest my WiFi.

how do i gain access?

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@JezA2, Welcome to HP Support Community. 

 

Thank you for posting your query, I will be glad to help you. 

I understand you're trying to reset the Wi-Fi on your HP OfficeJet Pro 9012e All-in-One Printer but you've forgotten the printer’s username and password. No worries, I’ll guide you through the steps to regain access and reset the wireless settings.

Method 1: Restore Network Defaults (Recommended)

This will reset your wireless settings (SSID, password, etc.) but won’t affect your print settings or ink levels.

  • On the printer control panel, tap the Wi-Fi icon or navigate to Settings.
  • Tap Network Settings > Restore Network Defaults.
  • Confirm when prompted. Your printer will disconnect from the current Wi-Fi and restart its wireless settings.
  • Wait for the printer to restart.

Method 2: Reset Entire Printer (If Admin Password Is Lost)

If you're locked out of the Embedded Web Server (EWS) or can't make changes due to a forgotten admin password:

  • From the printer’s touchscreen, go to:
    Menu > Settings > Printer Maintenance > Restore > Restore Factory Defaults
  • Confirm the reset. This will erase all custom settings (including admin password, Wi-Fi info, Web Services, etc.)
  • Once it restarts, you can reconfigure the Wi-Fi.

Reconnect the Printer to Wi-Fi:

After the reset, use the HP Smart App on your computer or phone to set up the Wi-Fi again:

  • Download or open the HP Smart App.
  • Add a new printer → Follow the setup instructions.
  • Select your Wi-Fi network and enter the password. 

I hope this helps. 

 

Take care and have a good day. 

 

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Max3Aj

HP Support 

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