LaserJet Pro MFP-225dw - Need to reset password

[ikendrick79]

I need to change the settings on my printer.  When I try it prompts me for the password.  I when it try to reset to factory settings to change the password, I am prompted for the password.  How do I reset the password without the password?

[DavidSMP · Accepted solution]

Hi @ikendrick79,

Good Day. A warm welcome to the HP community. I reviewed the case regarding issues the printer asking for a password. I will be delighted to assist you here.

Superb description, brilliant troubleshooting and terrific observations made before posting. Kudos to you for that. 🙂

For better clarity and to assist you correctly, I would require more information regarding this:

• Did you change the router or the network recently?
• Did try restoring the printer to factory defaults?

For now please try these steps:

Perform factory defaults on the printer from this user guide: http://hp.care/2usDcMA and refer to page 41 on how to do it.

• Then run the wireless setup wizard to try and correct the issue. Please follow this guided troubleshooter http://hp.care/2fSUQ7e  to do this. Then check if it corrected.

If the issue continues, try these steps:

• This link: http://hp.care/2usaETj helps you find your wireless password.
• This link: http://hp.care/2fT58nR shows how to convert a USB connection to a wireless connection

If the issue continues, I will send you a private message on how to perform a super NVRAM reset. Please keep checking your forum private messages.

Please perform all these steps patiently as it is critical to resolving the issue. The trick is to remain patient, Going by your technical expertise and competence I am sure you will be able to perform these steps without breaking a sweat. 🙂

Hope this helps. Let me know how it goes.

To simply say thanks, please click the "Thumbs Up" button to give me a Kudos to appreciate my efforts to help.

If this helps, please mark this as “Accepted Solution” as it will help several others with the same issue to get it resolved without hassles.

Take care now and have a splendid week ahead. 🙂

[DavidSMP]

Hi @ikendrick79,

It has been a fabulous experience working with you.  I thank you greatly for accepting this as a solution.  You've been simply amazing with your technical expertise and thanks again for giving me the privilege to share this platform with you. 🙂

I hope the unit works great and stays healthy for a long time.

To simply say thanks, please click the "Thumbs Up" button to give me a Kudos to appreciate my efforts to help.

Please take care, stay healthy, keep smiling big and do have a blessed year ahead. 🙂

[CG271]

I changed to a new router and need to connect to the new network but I cannot remember my password for the printer listed above. How do I do this?

[ColinEngland]

I have done these steps and nothing has worked. A Need to perform a NVRAM Reset. How might I do this? I am trying to factory reset to set a  password.

[rick-s]

@ColinEngland

Hello,
Thank you for posting in this thread. Unfortunately, based on when the last response was made, I have closed this thread to help keep comments current and up to date. I recommend starting a new thread for your issue by clicking here: https://h30434.www3.hp.com/t5/forums/postpage

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