Is your HP Deskjet printer not working correctly? Are you constantly fixing paper jams, reconnecting the printer to the internet, or have pages sitting in the print queue that will not print? It may be time to reset your HP Deskjet printer.
You can reset a HP Deskjet printer by pressing the ‘Cancel’ button and the ‘WIFI’ button at the same time. Hold the buttons for at least 3 seconds, or until you see the power button start to flash. Release the buttons. When the printer is reset, the WIFI button will flash.
Resetting your HP Deskjet printer is a safe and effective way to refresh the printer’s settings and connections. With continued use, it is common for the printer to become bogged down and stop working correctly.
Soft Reset
There are two ways to perform a soft reset of the HP Deskjet printer. The first way is by simply disconnecting the printer from its power source for at least 60 seconds.
It is important to let the printer rest without power so it can clear out any stuck commands or other software bugs. After 60 seconds, plug the printer back in and run a test page.
Another way to perform a soft reset is by doing the following:
Step 1: Turn the printer on.
Step 2: Press the Power button and the Cancel button at the same time.
Step 3: Release the Cancel button first.
Step 4: Release the Power button.
Step 5: Wait for the printer to print out a test page.
Step 6: The power button and WIFI button will blink to confirm the reset is complete.
The printer’s operating system just needs to be refreshed so it can remove any minor glitches within its software. Whether you choose to do a soft reset or a hard reset, make sure you keep track of any pending documents to print as the print queue will be erased.
How To Hard Reset HP Deskjet Printer To Factory Settings
You’ve done a soft reset of your HP Deskjet printer but it is still not working correctly. It may be time for a hard reset. How do you perform a hard reset of a HP Deskjet printer to its factory default settings?
To hard reset a HP Deskjet printer to factory settings, you need to put the printer back into Setup Mode. Press the Power button while also pressing and holding the Cancel button. Continue pressing the buttons for at least 3 seconds, or until the Power button starts to flash.
Once the printer has been reset, the power button will stop flashing. You will also see the WIFI light start to flash to let you know it is connected to the network and is ready for use.
If the printer continues to not work correctly or does not respond to the first attempt to reset it, here is a more in-depth way to reset it. For this hard reset, you will need to have the HP Smart app downloaded on another device.
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Step 1: Turn the printer on.
Step 2: Open the network settings on your mobile device. Make sure the printer is connected to the correct WIFI network.
Step 3: Open the HP Smart app on your device. You should see your printer listed on the home screen.
Step 4: Tap on ‘Printer Settings’.
Step 5: Scroll down to ‘Advanced Settings’.
Step 6: The device will open on the HP website. Tap on ‘Settings’.
Step 7: Scroll down and select ‘Restore Defaults’.
Step 8: Tap on ‘Restore Factory Defaults’.
Step 9: Confirm your selection to ‘Restore Factory Default’ settings in the printer.
Step 10: The printer will automatically restart. The Power button will flash once the printer has been reset to its default settings.
How To Reset Ink Cartridge Levels For An HP Deskjet Printer
You refilled your ink cartridges and now you’re ready to start printing. You turn the printer and are greeted with the dreaded ink cartridge empty light. How can you reset the ink cartridge levels for a HP Deskjet printer?
You can reset the ink cartridge levels for a HP Deskjet printer by pressing and holding the Power button while you press and hold the Cancel button. Hold both buttons down for 3 seconds. The ink cartridge level light will be reset back to full.
Sometimes the issue we are having with our printer has nothing to do with the printer itself. The printer may have trouble recognizing the ink cartridges because there is something wrong with the cartridges.
For example, if the cartridges were not replaced correctly, the printer will not recognize that they are there, let alone that they are full. Remove the ink cartridges and then reinsert them. You should hear them click into place.
Another possibility could be if the ink cartridge contacts are dirty. If ink, dust, or other debris is covering the contacts, this will prevent the printer and cartridges from recognizing each other.
Clean the contacts and the printer head with an alcohol wipe. Alcohol will easily remove any debris and will also evaporate quickly so there’s no risk of moisture getting into the printer.
Printer Memory
HP printers can sometimes remember an empty cartridge. The printer will recognize the cartridge as having been empty and will not acknowledge that it is now full.
You can get around this problem by using an old, empty cartridge to make the printer recognize a truly empty cartridge. Insert the empty cartridge. Once you get the default message, replace the old cartridge with the fresh one.
The printer should now recognize the “new” cartridge and the error message will clear out. You can now run a test page to make sure everything is working correctly.
How To Reset HP Deskjet Printer WIFI
When the HP Deskjet printer keeps losing its internet connection, or if there was a recent power outage, you need to reset the WIFI. How do you reset a HP Deskjet Printer WIFI?
You can reset HP Deskjet Printer WIFI by pressing and holding the Cancel button and the WIFI button together. Hold each button down for at least 3 seconds. Once the buttons are released, wait until the Power light is solid and the WIFI light is flashing. The WIFI has been reset.
Doing a soft reset of the printer’s WIFI connection will typically resolve any minor glitches in the printer’s performance. Run a test page to make sure the printer is now working correctly.
If the printer continues to experience problems, you can go into the printer’s Settings and manually reset the WIFI connection. For this type of reset, you will need to access your wireless router.
Step 1: Turn on the printer.
Step 2: Simultaneously press the Power button and the Wi-Fi button together until the WIFI button flashes.
Step 3: On the router, press the WPS button and continue holding it until the wireless light on the printer stops flashing.
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Step 4: Once the light stops flashing, the printer is now connected to the wireless network. Run a test page to make sure it’s now working correctly.
How To Reset HP Deskjet Printer WIFI Password
You get your printer home and want to make sure it is secure. You want to enter a password, but you have to bypass the default password. How do you reset a HP Deskjet printer WIFI password?
You can reset HP Deskjet printer WIFI password by accessing the printer’s control panel and selecting ‘Administration Settings’ > ‘Network Settings’ > ‘Wireless Direct’ > ‘Wireless Direct Password’. Enter the new password and save the changes.
If you continue to experience issues with the printer, you may need to remove the printer from the network and start fresh.
Step 1: Turn on the printer.
Step 2: Wait for the WIFI light to illuminate.
Step 3: On your mobile device, open the device Settings.
Step 4: Go to WIFI settings and locate your printer. Tap on your printer’s name to make sure the printer is connected to the correct WIFI network.
Step 5: Open the HP Smart app on your mobile device.
Step 6: Go to ‘Printer Settings’.
Step 7: Scroll down and select ‘Advanced Settings’.
Step 8: The app will now open on the HP website. Select ‘Settings’.
Step 9: Select ‘Restore Defaults’.
Step 10: Select ‘Restore Factory Defaults’.
Step 11: Confirm your selection. The printer username and password will now be removed.
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Step 12: Go back to the smart app Settings and select ‘Security’.
Step 13: Select ‘Password Settings’.
Step 14: Follow the on-screen instructions to enter and save a new username and/or password.
How To Reset HP Deskjet Printer Password
Each HP Deskjet printer comes with an admin password. You want to change this password to a more secure password in order to better protect your printer.
You can reset HP Deskjet printer password by opening the HP smart app on your mobile device. Go to ‘Settings’ > ‘Security’ > ‘Password Settings’. Enter the new password and then follow the on-screen instructions to save the new password.
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