How to factory reset an HP printer

By The Printer Expert Editorial Team Last updated

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We are rewriting this page from scratch with model-specific steps checked against manufacturer documentation. The full guide will be back here soon.

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What this guide will cover

  • Before you reset: what gets erased
  • Method 1: Restore defaults from the control panel
  • Method 2: Button reset for models without a touchscreen
  • Method 3: Reset from the Embedded Web Server
  • Reset steps by HP series
  • After the reset: reconnect to Wi-Fi