Im trying to put a password on my printer how can i do this?

[FixedPrinter]

I want instructions/steps on how to put a password on my printer. Or if I even can put a password for secure printing.

[Raj_05 · Accepted solution]

Hi @FixedPrinter,

Welcome to HP Support Community.  

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

You could try restoring the printer to the original factory defaults:

1.  From the printer control panel, touch or swipe down the tab at the top of the screen to open the Dashboard, and then touch ( Setup ).
2.  Touch Printer Maintenance.
3.  Touch Restore.
4.  Touch Restore Factory Defaults. A message appears stating that the factory defaults will be restored.
5.  Touch Restore.

 Alternatively, you can try the following steps:

1.  Open a web browser and type the printer IP address in the address field exactly as it appears on the Configuration Page, and then press Enter.

2.  Click the Security tab, and under General Security, set the local administrator password.

3.  Keep the username default as admin.

4.  Type the New Password and Verify Password.

5.  Navigate to the bottom of the page and click Apply. 

I hope this helps. 
 

Take care and have a good day.

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