How do you reset your printer settings?

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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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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How do I reset Windows printer settings?

  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 and device?

Press the “Menu Button” on the front of the printer. Use the arrow buttons to locate the “Setup Menu” and select “OK” Use the arrow buttons to select “Device Settings” and select “OK” Select “Reset Settings” and select “OK”
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How do I reset my printer on Windows 7?

Do the following steps to reset the printing system in Windows 7:
  1. Click the Windows Start button, and then click Control Panel. ...
  2. Click Administrative Tools. ...
  3. Click Print Management. ...
  4. Click Print Servers. ...
  5. Right click in the white space below the name of the print server, and then select Add/Remove Servers.
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Why is my HP printer not connecting to WIFI?

Make sure the printer is near the Wi-Fi router, paper is loaded in the main tray, and that it is turned on. On your Windows computer, open Printers & Scanners and delete the printer. Open the HP Smart app, and sign in. If you do not have HP Smart, download it from 123.hp.com or your app store, and create an HP account.
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Why can I not print from my wireless printer?

First, try restarting your computer, printer and wireless router. To check if your printer is connected to your network: Print a Wireless Network Test report from the printer control panel. On many printers pressing the Wireless button allows direct access to printing this report.
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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 know if my printer needs reset?

SIGNS THAT YOUR PRINTER NEEDS RESETTING

You will see a message that says “Waste ink pad is full“ or something like that. The pink/pinkish button beside the power button is constantly blinking. The pink/pinkish button beside the power button has a steady light (indication of error).
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Why do you need to reset your printer?

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 printing?

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 HP printer problems?

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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How do I unlock my HP printer settings?

To restore the printer to the original network settings:
  1. From the printer control panel, touch or swipe down the tab at the top of the screen to open the. ...
  2. Touch Network Setup.
  3. Touch Restore Network Settings. ...
  4. Touch Yes.
  5. Print the network configuration page and verify that the network settings have been reset.
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How do I get my computer to recognize my wireless printer?

Open Windows search by pressing Windows Key + Q. Type in "printer." Select Printers & Scanners. Hit Add a printer or scanner.
...
  1. Choose The printer that I want isn't listed.
  2. Select Add a Bluetooth, wireless or network discoverable printer.
  3. Choose the connected printer.
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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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How do I reset the Wi-Fi on my HP printer?

Use the Wireless and Cancel buttons to restore Wi-Fi setup mode.
  1. Press the Cancel button to ready the printer.
  2. Press and hold the Wireless button and the Cancel button at the same time for three seconds until the printer restarts. ...
  3. After the printer restarts, wait 60 seconds until the Wireless light blinks blue.
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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 reset a print job?

Right click Print Spooler and select Stop. Navigate to C:\Windows\System32\spool\PRINTERS and delete all files in the folder. In the Services window, restart the Print Spooler service by clicking Start in the left pane when Print Spooler is highlighted.
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How do you solve Windows Cannot print due to a problem with the current printer setup?

Some of the basic troubleshooting steps are to reset your default printer and reinstall your printer drivers. You can also try checking your Windows system files to make sure there are no problems with the printing subsystem.
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How do I reset my Canon printer?

1 Factory Reset
  1. Press Setup.
  2. Press the arrow buttons until you navigate to Device settings and then press OK.
  3. Press the arrow buttons until you navigate to Reset setting and then press OK.
  4. Press the arrow buttons until you navigate to Reset all and then press OK.
  5. Select Yes.
  6. Press OK. Your device is now reset.
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