Forgotten EWS Password - Deskjet 2600 Series

[Jordanne_R]

I have recently moved home. I am trying to set-up the printer in question to a new access point. I tried the 'Easy' Setup program but that failed each time with no actual reason as to why. So connected directly via Wifi Ad-Hoc after printing the info sheet (info button and wifi button together).

I logged into EWS and attempted to change the settings however every single username & password I could possible think of does not work. I have InstantInk, I thought it would be the same password as that. Turns out it isn't.

I tried factory resetting it from EWS, but requires a password which I have forgotten. I tried a network reset but that did nothing either. How do I actually factory reset this thing without a password? Or get access to it?

Essentially, I have a printer that is fully functional except that I can't access it's settings to use it. It's rather sad, as I'll just go buy a new non-HP printer and this will end up in the bin (probably after me smashing it up with frustration) - which is a waste as there is nothing physically wrong with it.

[Jordanne_R]

What kind of reason would a physical factory reset option not be included? 

[asmita6658]

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