Resetting HP M15w
Trying to find instructions on how to reset the M15w printer to set up a new wifi connection was a nightmare. I eventually managed to piece together a solution with a combination of random forum posts, and a comment on a youtube video.
For future proofing, I'm writing down the instructions here. This is from the perspective as a Linux user, but since it's all just hardware and networking you can likely do the same on any operating system.
Steps
- Reset the printer (Turn off the printer, then press and hold the cancel button while turning it on again. Keep holding the cancel button for ~20 seconds.)
- Print a debug page which should contain the default wifi password. Hold the cancel button for ~5 seconds to do this. You'll find the password under Wifi-Direct Setup -> Wifi Direct Password:
- Or just try
12345678
which seems to be a default.
- Or just try
- Using the password you found, connect to the wifi network created by the printer. It will be named something like DIRECT-d9-HP M15 LaserJet.
- Figure out the gateway address to connect to (in my case http://192.168.223.1/, most likely it will be the
.1
address of your LAN ip) - Configure the connection to your regular wifi network from there. Networking tab -> Wireless Configuration.
- Test the new setup by connecting to your regular wifi and connecting via the local IP given to your printer by your router.
Alternative Method - Use WPS
UPDATE 2023-12: Had to find a different method as resetting like above for some reason made the printer no longer connectable on the web interface.
- Start the WPS procedure on your router.
- Press and hold the Wifi-button for a few seconds.
- Wait and pray. If successful the Wifi LED should go from blinking to just on.
- Follow steps 4 and onward from above.
Posted 2023-10-15 16:20:54 +0200 +0200