HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M177fw

Restore factory settings

Restoring the factory-set defaults returns most of the settings to the factory defaults. It will not reset the page count or tray size, but it might reset the language. To restore the product to the factory-default settings, follow these steps.

LCD control panel

1. On the product control panel, press the Setup button.
2. Open the following menus:
   • Service
   • Restore Defaults
3. Press the OK button.
   The product automatically restarts.

Touchscreen control panel

1. On the product control panel, press the Setup button.
2. Open the following menus:
   • Service
   • Restore Defaults
3. Press the OK button.
   The product automatically restarts

NVRAM initialization

Performing an NVRAM initialization resets the following settings and information:

• All menu settings are reset to factory default values.
• All localization settings, including language and country/region, are reset.

CAUTION:
All onboard network settings are also reset. Be sure to print a configuration page before restoring defaults. Make note of the IP address that is listed on the Jetdirect configuration page. You might need to restore the IP address after an NVRAM initialization.

After performing an NVRAM initialization, reconfigure any computers that print to this product. Uninstall and then reinstall the product software on the computers.

1. Turn the product off.
2. Press the right arrow button. Hold this button as you turn the product on.
3. When Permanent storage init. appears on the display, release the right arrow button.

When the product has finished the NVRAM initialization, it returns to the Ready state.