Performing Cold Reset - HP FutureSmart Firmware
- William DeMuth
- Feb 12, 2019
- 2 min read
NOTE: Performing a cold reset will return the following printer settings back to factory defaults. This procedure is mostly used to default the network settings to DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) to have the printer automatically configure to a network – either on printer install or replacing a Jet Direct card or Formatter Board.
Configuration/Network Settings
Jet Direct Settings
Customer Paper Size/type Settings
Fuser Mode Settings
Keypad LCD Control Panel
Turn on the printer, wait for the 1/8 to appear and press the “STOP” or “X” button to enter the preboot menu. • Scroll down and select “ADMINISTRATOR” Next scroll down and select “STARTUP OPTIONS” • Then scroll down and select “COLD RESET” (will put an “X” to show selected) • To complete, use the back arrow or home button to main menu and select “CONTINUE”
Touchscreen Control Panel
Turn on the printer, wait for the 1/8 to appear and press the center of the touchscreen to enter the preboot menu. Scroll down and select “ADMINISTRATOR” Next scroll down and select “STARTUP OPTIONS” Next scroll down and select “COLD RESET” (will put an “X” to show selected). Finally use the back arrow or home button to main menu and select “CONTINUE”
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