HP Deskjet 6843 Color Inkjet Printer - 4.2.17  Resetting the printer to the factory default settings

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4.2.17 Resetting the printer to the factory default settings

Once the printer is configured for a network, its configuration settings are saved in

its memory.
Resetting the printer to its factory default settings will clear all the settings from the

printer's memory for your network. This should only be done as a last resort when

troubleshooting the printer.
Resetting the printer to its factory default settings may require you to reinstall the

printer software. Additionally, you will also have to reconfigure the printer's security

settings.
The printer's default settings are:

Option

Default setting

Communication mode

Ad hoc

Network Name (SSID)

hpsetup

Encryption

None

Wireless radio

On

HP Deskjet 6800 series printer

40

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Option

Default setting

EWS administrator password [blank]

Follow these steps to reset the printer to the factory default settings:

1. Verify that the printer is powered on.
2. Press and hold down the Report Page button.
3. While holding down the Report Page button, press the Cancel button three

times.

4. Release the Report Page button.