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How to do a full factory reset
03-19-2017 11:19 PM

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I would like to perform a full factory reset on this printer.
I recently moved and need to connect to a new WIFI sytem, but the printer keeps saying that the printer has been locked by the administrator. I AM the administrator and have never set up an admin password (nor can I find that option on the HP website where I an logon to my account, etc to even unlock the printer). Help!
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03-19-2017 11:26 PM

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Hi EastCafe
Thank you for contacting HP Forum.
To do a factory reset please follow the below steps.
1. Go to Setup Icon at main Menu of the Control Panel of your Printer
2. Select Tools
3. Select Restore Factory Default.
Hope this helps.
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03-19-2017 11:33 PM

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Hi,
Thanks for your quick reply. 🙂
I get the message "the feature has been locked by your Administrator or the person who set up the printer."
Unfortunately, I am the one who originally set up the printer. There is no option on the website where I'm registered, to access anything but printer cartridges, etc.
I really need to set this up on my new wifi, but I can't bypass this message.
03-19-2017 11:41 PM

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I can log onto the HP Connected website and see my printer. Not really any help there at all. No options to reset or manage the printer.
03-20-2017 12:14 AM - edited 03-20-2017 03:07 AM

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Hi
Maybe you can try the reset suing different method. I have found this in the link below but Im not sure if this can help:
http://resetprinters.com/how-to-reset-the-hp-officejet-pro-8600-premium-all-in-one-printer/
1. Press back button 4 times until you see Support menu
2. Scroll until you see Reset Menu (press right button in thr control panel)
3 Under the resets menu, you will find the different types of resets, the partial reset, semi-full reset. Select the appropriate type of reset you need, and your Printer should start resetting itself.
The partial Reset
The partial reset basically just refreshes the Printer and clears out unneeded memory from the printer. This type of resets fixes minor printing issues such as slow printing, cartridge errors, etc..
The Semi-Full Reset
The Semi-Full Reset is the most useful type of reset. However, this clears out all the custom setting from your printer and returns if to its default factory settings. Use this reset if the partial reset does not fix your issue.
Full Reset
The full reset is the most powerful reset. If all other reset procedures is not working you can do this. However, it is not recommended as it really clears deep settings from your printer and any interruption on the reset process may render your printer unusable.
Let me know if this one works for you.
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03-20-2017 05:21 PM

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Awesome! This fully corrected my problem!
I'm SO thankful! I thought I'd have to go out and buy a new printer!
Thanks again for your help...much appreciated.
Eric
03-20-2017 08:19 PM - edited 03-20-2017 08:21 PM

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Good to hear that Eric.
It was nice serving you.
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Regards,
Edel
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