How do I reset my printer and device?

It's a pretty simple process:
  1. With the printer turned on, pull out the power cable from the back of the printer.
  2. Unplug the power cable from the wall outlet.
  3. Wait 15 seconds.
  4. Plug the power cable into the back of the printer.
  5. Plug the printer back into the wall outlet.
  6. Turn the printer back on.
  7. Run a test print.
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How do you reset your printer from your computer?

How do I reset the printer settings to the default settings?
  1. Press the Menu/Set key on the control panel.
  2. Press up or down navigation key to select Printer and press Menu/Set.
  3. Press up or down navigation key to select Reset Printer and press Menu/Set.
  4. Press 1 to select "Yes".
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How do I force my HP printer to reset?

Turn the product on while you press and hold the Resume button for 10-20 seconds. The Attention light turns on. Release the Resume button. The Attention and Ready lights cycle while the product restores factory defaults.
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What will happen if I reset my printer?

A factory reset will return your printer's settings to what they were when it first came out of the box. This guide will help you reset your printer back to factory defaults.
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Why do printers need to be reset?

If you are having trouble getting your cartridge to read properly or are having connectivity issues with your printer, sometimes a hard reset will resolve the problem. Power down the printer and then unplug the power cord from the printer and the wall.
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Does unplugging a printer reset it?

If the power cord is unplugged, the date/time settings will be reset and all documents stored in the printer's memory will be lost.
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Why is my HP printer not connecting to WIFI?

Make sure paper is loaded in the main tray, and then turn on the printer. From the Wireless or Setup menu, select Network setup or Settings, and then select Restore Network Settings. Get the network name and password. Go to Find the wireless network password or PIN to connect an HP printer for more information.
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How do you reset an HP?

How do you factory reset an HP laptop with Windows 10?
  1. There are two ways to access the reset option:
  2. Click on the Start menu and choose the “Settings” option. ...
  3. In the search bar, type “reset.”
  4. From there, choose the “Reset this PC” option once the results have popped up.
  5. Click on the Start menu.
  6. Choose “Settings.”
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How do I reset my printer on Windows?

How To Restart the Print Spooler Service on a Windows OS
  1. Open the Start Menu.
  2. Type services. ...
  3. Scroll down and select the Print Spooler Service.
  4. Right click on the Print Spooler service and select Stop.
  5. Wait for 30 seconds for the service to stop.
  6. Right click on the Print Spooler service and select Start.
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How do I reset my printer on Windows 10?

  1. Start in the Main tab of the printer driver.
  2. Click on the Reset Defaults button located in the bottom-left of the window.
  3. Click OK to save any changes as the new default driver settings. The Apply button will remain greyed-out, the OK button will save the changes.
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How do I reset my printer on my Mac?

Reset the printing system on your Mac to solve a problem
  1. On your Mac, choose Apple menu > System Preferences, then click Printers & Scanners . ...
  2. Press and hold the Control key as you click in the list at the left, then choose “Reset printing system” from the menu that appears. ...
  3. Re-add any printers.
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Why has my printer stopped working wirelessly?

Troubleshoot Wireless Printer Problems

Restart all your devices. Run the Printing Troubleshooter. Check Router settings. Update router firmware.
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How do I connect my HP printer to my WIFI?

Connect the printer with the Wireless Setup Wizard (printers with a touchscreen)
  1. Place the printer near the Wi-Fi router.
  2. Open the Setup, Network, or Wireless settings menu, and then select Wireless Setup Wizard.
  3. Select the name of your network, and then enter the password to complete the connection. Note:
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How do I change the WIFI network on my HP printer?

On the printer's control panel, go to the Network menu or touch the wireless icon and then go to settings. Select Wireless Setup Wizard. The Wireless Setup Wizard displays a list of wireless networks in the area. Note: Settings may be accessed by touching a wrench icon, depending on the product model.
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How do I get my HP printer back online?

Restart your printer by turning it off, waiting 10 seconds, and disconnecting the power cord from your printer. Then, turn off your computer. Connect the printer power cord to the printer and turn the printer back on.
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How do I get my printer back online?

How to get your printer back online.
  1. Turn off the printer and unplug the power cord from the printer itself.
  2. Turn off the computer.
  3. Wait 30 seconds and turn on the computer.
  4. Plug the printer power cord back into the printer and turn the printer on.
  5. Check the functionality of the printer.
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Why has my HP printer suddenly stopped working?

You need to ensure your HP printer has enough paper, ink, or toner, and it is not stuck on paper jam. Also, check the status of your printer cartridge and try replacing it with a new one if it is not good enough. In some cases, your HP printer stops printing after you replace its parts.
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How do I fix my HP printer problem?

Resolving Print jobs stuck in queue and other printing problems using the HP Print and Scan Doctor
  1. Windows: Download HP Print and Scan Doctor. ...
  2. Run HPPSdr.exe from the download location on your computer.
  3. Once HP Print and Scan Doctor is open, click Start, and then choose your printer. ...
  4. Click Fix Printing.
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Why is my HP printer connected but not printing?

If you still can't print, check the drivers are up-to-date. Select the Start button, and then go to Settings > Update & security > Windows Update, and select Check for updates. If Windows Update says your device is up to date, you have all the updates that are currently available.
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How do you troubleshoot a printer?

Troubleshooting offline printer problems in Windows
  1. Check to make sure the printer is turned on and connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your device. ...
  2. Unplug and restart your printer. ...
  3. Set your printer as the default printer. ...
  4. Clear the print queue. ...
  5. Reset the service that manages the printing queue.
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Why is my Mac not connecting to my printer?

To troubleshoot your connections, disconnect every cable between the printer and computer, then reconnect, making sure that the connections are tight. Each Mac model has several USB ports; if your printer still doesn't work after reconnecting the cables, try another USB port.
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How do I get my Mac to recognize my printer?

To add your printer to the printer list, choose Apple menu > System Preferences, then click Printers & Scanners . Click the Add button , then click the Default button . Select the printer (listed as an AirPrint Profile) in the Printers list, then click Add.
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