When the Printer stops responding or if the printer is having some glitches, you can Reset Printer to Factory Settings. Every printer has its own programming and setup so the process to do a factory reset printer will vary with brands. In this blog, we will show you how to factory reset a printer using examples of HP, Canon, and Epson printers. If you are using a different printer brand, you can apply the same steps and do the reset. Keep in mind that the methods shown below might not work with some printer models.
Method 1
In this method, we have used an Epson printer to show how to factory reset printer.
Step 1– Open the printer menu and navigate through the menu of the printer using the button on your printer or by touching the “Arrow” sign on the printer touch display.
Step 2– Now go to the settings by clicking on it or using the OK button.
Step 3– Scroll down and you will find “Restore Default settings”. This method can be used on a lot of printers with touch displays to reset printer to factory settings.
Step 4– Select the “ Clear All Data and Settings” option.
Step 5– Choose “Yes” to factory reset printer.
Method 2
We have used the example of the Canon Printer in this method. If you are searching for “How can I reset my printer”, you can check the method and see if it works for your printer.
Step 1– Press the stop or cancel button and the power button at the same time.
Step 2– Keep holding the power button and then press the stop or cancel button 5 times.
Step 3– The green light close to the power button will start blinking. When it stops blinking, the printer has been reset.
If you are looking for how to factory reset a printer and you have a printer without a touch display, you can use the above method. The buttons used can be different. If this does not help, call us at +1-844-460-2008 and Printer Touch will guide you.
Method 3
In the given method below, we have used an HP printer to reset printer to factory settings.
Step 1– Go to the “Main Menu” by pressing the “OK” button on the printer.
Step 2– Touch on “Setup” if your printer has a touch screen or press the “OK” button to enter the setup.
Step 3– Use the Arrow keys to find the Printer Maintenance option and then press OK to continue.
Step 4– Navigate to the restore settings of your Printer.
Step 5– Find “Restore Factory Defaults settings and then press the OK key.
Step 6– Press OK on your printer and the printer will be set to default factory settings.
Using the methods shown in the blog, you can easily Reset Printer to Factory Settings. If none of the methods works out and you are struggling to factory reset printer, get in touch with Printer Touch. Our representatives will help you reset the printer.