Resetting To Factory Defaults; Example: Cold Reset Using The Service Menu - HP Jetdirect J7974E Administrator's Manual

Resetting to Factory Defaults

Parameters on the HP Jetdirect print server (for example, the IP address) can be reset to factory default
values using the following procedures:
CAUTION
values. However, a Certificate Authority (CA) certificate installed to validate a network
authentication server will not be saved.
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HP LaserJet Printer with Embedded Jetdirect Print Server
In most cases, the HP Jetdirect print server can be reset to factory defaults when a cold-reset is
performed on the printer.
CAUTION
Resetting the printer will clear all data from the printer memory and reset all printer settings,
including network configurations, to their factory default values. After a cold reset, users may
be affected due to changes in user-specified printer settings. Network systems may lose
their connection to the printer.
NOTE
reset the HP Jetdirect print server.
For recent LaserJet printers and MFPs, use the printer's Service menu accessed during the
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initial power-on sequence. See
For other printers, refer to your printer service manuals.
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NOTE
values have been assigned.

Example: Cold Reset Using the Service Menu

To perform a cold reset on many recent HP LaserJet printers and MFPs:
1. Turn the printer on and watch for the memory count to begin.
2.
Press and hold the Select
the three control panel lights (Ready, Data, Attention) blink and then remain on.
3.
Release the Select
4.
Press the down arrow
5.
Press the Select
sequence.
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A Jetdirect X.509v3 certificate will be saved over a cold reset to factory default
Be sure to print a Jetdirect configuration page before performing a cold reset.
The Restore Factory Settings menu item in the printer control panel menu will not
Example: Cold Reset Using the Service
After a cold reset, print a Jetdirect configuration page to confirm that factory-reset

button (or the "6" button on MFPs with numeric keypads only) until

button (or "6" button). The control panel will display Select Language.
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button (or "9" button) until Cold Reset appears.

button (or "6" button) to perform a cold reset and then continue its power-on
Menu.
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