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I have lost my username and password, How do I reset my printer so I can change my settings? Thanks you!

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Hi @MLS2GO

 

Welcome to HP Support Forums. A really great platform for posting all your questions and finding solutions.

 

I understand that you need help resetting your Printer since you lost the Username and Password.

 

I could help

 

Are you referring to the EWS server page Username and Password?

 

If it's the EWS Server Page, then try a Network Default.

 

- Turn on the printer.
- On the printer control panel, touch the Wireless icon.
- Touch the Settings icon.
- Touch Wireless Settings.
- Scroll down to Restore Network Defaults and select that.
- Follow the instructions on the control panel 

 

Restart the Printer and reconnect the Printer to your Network.

 

Next, Print a Network Configuration Page to get the new IP Address.

 

  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.

    1. Keep the username default as admin.

    2. Type the New Password and Verify Password.

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

Use these credentials the next time you Log In to the EWS.

 

Let me know how it goes.

 

Thank you. 🙂


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Hi @MLS2GO

 

Welcome to HP Support Forums. A really great platform for posting all your questions and finding solutions.

 

I understand that you need help resetting your Printer since you lost the Username and Password.

 

I could help

 

Are you referring to the EWS server page Username and Password?

 

If it's the EWS Server Page, then try a Network Default.

 

- Turn on the printer.
- On the printer control panel, touch the Wireless icon.
- Touch the Settings icon.
- Touch Wireless Settings.
- Scroll down to Restore Network Defaults and select that.
- Follow the instructions on the control panel 

 

Restart the Printer and reconnect the Printer to your Network.

 

Next, Print a Network Configuration Page to get the new IP Address.

 

  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.

    1. Keep the username default as admin.

    2. Type the New Password and Verify Password.

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

Use these credentials the next time you Log In to the EWS.

 

Let me know how it goes.

 

Thank you. 🙂


If the information I've provided was helpful, give us some reinforcement by clicking the "Solution Accepted" and "Kudos" Buttons.


 

 

KrazyToad
I Am An HP Employee

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