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Question posted by gbBi on August 3rd, 2014

How To Reset The Hp 6988 Printer To Factory Defaults

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Answer #1: Posted by roger024 on August 3rd, 2014 9:05 AM
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Go to control panel click on default settings on second thought use your disk or go to hp web site download update and get manual there that will work other wise what I was going tosay is go to devices right click on printer open properties and it shoud have reset to dafault in there.

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Network Guide - Page 3

Contents 1 Manage the printer on a network 3 HP Report page...3 Embedded Web server (EWS 6 Change wireless security settings 7 Configure the printer for a software firewall 8 Reset the printer to factory default settings 10 2 Troubleshoot a wireless connection 13 During software installation 13 After software installation 17 SecureEasySetup setup errors 18 3 Troubleshoot an Ethernet ...
Network Guide - Page 12

..., then enter 0.0.0.0 for each item. 9. Reset the printer to factory default settings Resetting the printer to the factory default settings clears all of the following options: - Use an Ethernet cable to connect the printer to assign the printer a static IP address: 1. Launch the computer Internet browser, and then enter the printer URL listed on the HP Report page in the setup guide...
Setup Guide - Page 13

... and channel match those of your computer or wireless card. 3. HP Deskjet 6980 Series Setup Guide 13 b. Insert the printer software CD in the computer CD-ROM drive, and then follow ... powered on . Follow the onscreen instructions to the printer using the factory default ad hoc network settings: Windows users 1. Verify the printer is illuminated. English Follow these steps to connect to...
Setup Guide - Page 14

..., and then follow the onscreen instructions. 1H4P Deskjet 6980 Series Setup Guide HP Deskjet 6980 Series Setup Guide Advanced setup For instructions on configuring the printer to operate on ad hoc networks other than the hpsetup factory default, visit the HP Web site at www.hp.com/support. 802.11g The printer defaults to 802.11b in ad hoc mode...
User Guide - Macintosh - Page 21

... Status light ● Report Page button ● Network light ● Wireless radio ● HP Report page ● Embedded Web server (EWS) Other information: ● Resetting the printer to the factory default settings ● Troubleshooting ● Glossary Wireless networking basics The printer's built-in the 2.4 Gigahertz (GHz) frequency band. 802.11g devices communicate at a maximum...
User Guide - Macintosh - Page 36

... on or off but off by default. 34 HP Deskjet 6980 series The wireless radio feature is in the disabled mode, the radio can be off. Chapter 4 Report Page button Use the Report Page button to do the following: ● Print an HP Report page ● Reset the printer to the factory default settings 1 Report Page button Network...
User Guide - Macintosh - Page 38

...hoc mode or reset the printer to obtain valid settings. 36 HP Deskjet 6980 series Note Although now off, the radio is illuminated. 2. Open the top cover of the printer. 3. The...presses within 3 seconds). If the printer has just been connected to a network, wait a few minutes before printing the HP Report page to allow the printer to the factory default settings. Chapter 4 3. The ...
User Guide - Macintosh - Page 42

... the printer loses its factory default settings and reinstall the software. Configure Bluetooth settings on the printer and open the printer's internal Web page: 1. Chapter 4 Use the printer's EWS to do not know the printer IP address or host name, print an HP Report page. Before using the printer's internal Web page, verify that use the new settings to reset...
User Guide - Macintosh - Page 44

.... 4. AES uses encryption keys to its factory default settings might require you will also have to...Default setting Ad hoc hpsetup None Off [blank] Follow these types of wireless network in the 2.4 GHz band. AES: Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) is powered on the network. Verify that uses a complex algorithm called "Rijndael." Chapter 4 Also, resetting the printer to 42 HP Deskjet...
User Guide - Macintosh - Page 57

...devices that other Bluetooth devices ● HP Printer Utility: Select one of the printer can identify it . The default passkey is connected to the printer. - To select the printer's visibility to other Bluetooth devices can print to factory default settings ● HP Printer Utility: Click Reset Device Access. ● EWS: Click Yes, reset Bluetooth. To set the level of...
User Guide - Macintosh - Page 107

...for the printer's network. Possible problems include: Problem The WAP filters hardware addresses (MAC addresses) One of these settings in the computer. 2. Network Name (SSID) - Print an HP Report ... the printer software. Channel (Ad hoc networks only) - If the document still does not print, then reset the printer to its factory default settings and use the printer software ...
User Guide - Pre-Windows 2000 - Page 21

... button ● Wireless Status light ● Report Page button ● Network light ● Wireless radio ● HP Report page ● Embedded Web server (EWS) Other information: ● Resetting the printer to the factory defaults ● Troubleshooting ● Glossary Wireless networking basics The printer's built-in the Setup guide. When the installation is complete, open...
User Guide - Pre-Windows 2000 - Page 36

... transmit data wirelessly. Flashing Receiving data. Report Page button Use the Report Page button to do the following: ● Print an HP Report page ● Reset the printer to the factory defaults 1 Report Page button 34 HP Deskjet 6980 series Chapter 4 Wireless Status light The Wireless Status light indicates the status of the Wireless Status light On...
User Guide - Pre-Windows 2000 - Page 38

... hoc mode or reset the printer to factory defaults. Verify the printer is powered on, preventing the radio from being turned on . 4. When disabled, the wireless radio sends no signals even if the printer is powered on and off the wireless radio: 1. Release the Report Page button. Open the top cover of the printer. 36 HP Deskjet 6980 series...
User Guide - Pre-Windows 2000 - Page 43

...the print server's wireless network settings; you do not know the printer IP address or host name, print an HP Report page. Configure Bluetooth settings on the Networking tab of the...to factory defaults and reinstall the software. Shows whether or not the printer is connected to the network either the printer's IP address or host name in the browser's address box to open the printer's ...
User Guide - Pre-Windows 2000 - Page 44

..., reset Bluetooth: Resets Bluetooth to the factory default settings: 42 HP Deskjet 6980 series This should only be done as the paper source. The printer's default settings are: Option Communication Mode Network Name (SSID) Encryption Wireless Radio EWS Administrator password Default setting Ad hoc hpsetup None Off [blank] Follow these steps to reset the printer to factory default settings...
User Guide - Pre-Windows 2000 - Page 127

... the Wireless Access Point's (WAP) configuration utility. Encryption - If the document still does not print, then reset the printer to its factory defaults and use the printer software CD to find the settings for an office network). Print an HP Report page and look at the radio signal strength numbers (5 indicates an excellent signal; 1 indicates a poor...
User Guide - Windows 2000 - Page 36

Off Is not able to the factory defaults 1 Report Page button 34 HP Deskjet 6980 series Flashing Receiving data. Report Page button Use the Report Page button to do the following: ● Print an HP Report page ● Reset the printer to receive and transmit data wirelessly. Chapter 4 Wireless Status light The Wireless Status light indicates the status...
User Guide - Windows 2000 - Page 38

.... Manually turn off Follow these steps to factory defaults. Note Ad hoc connections are now possible if the printer's wireless radio is in ad hoc mode, you must access the EWS to change to ad hoc mode or reset the printer to turn on and stay on and is... to re-enable the wireless radio: 1. If not in ad hoc mode. Open the top cover of the printer. 36 HP Deskjet 6980 series
User Guide - Windows 2000 - Page 44

... source. Chapter 4 (continued) Parameter Security Tray Select Reset Bluetooth Description The level of security set for a network, its configuration settings are . Resets Bluetooth to factory default settings. ● Yes, reset Bluetooth: Resets Bluetooth to the factory default settings: 42 HP Deskjet 6980 series The printer's default settings are: Option Communication Mode Network Name...

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