HP Deskjet 6840 Color Inkjet Printer - Manual (Page 42)

Use Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher, Netscape 4.75 or higher, or Apple
Safariâ„¢.
2. Enter the printer's IP address in the browser's address box.
Note: If your computer uses a proxy server to access the Internet, you might need
to configure your browser to by-pass the proxy server in order to access
the EWS.
If you do not know the printer IP address, print an HP Report page .
Note: For instructions on using the printer's EWS, see the online help. To open
the online help, click Help under the Other Links heading.
Caution: Use caution when changing the print server's wireless network
settings; you may lose your connection. If you lose your connection, you may
need to use the new settings to reconnect. If the printer loses its network
connection, you may need to reset it to factory defaults and reinstall the
software.
5.3.17 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
EWS administrator password [blank]
Follow these steps to reset the printer to the factory default settings:
1. Verify that the printer is powered on.
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