Posted by A Dell printer reset addresses errors, jams, and malfunctions. It is also done to erase personal data if you plan to sell the printer. Different Dell printer models follow slightly different approaches for a reset. However, the ultimate result is restoring the factory default settings. A factory reset is also called an NVRAM reset. In this post, we’ll explain how to reset a Dell printer properly.
How to Reset Dell 5000 Series Laser Printers?
On a Dell 5000 Series laser printer, you change the factory default, NVRAM, or System Settings. Here’s how:
Restore Factory Defaults
- Press Menu.
- Press Down to “Settings” on the printer’s display.
- Then press Select (check).
- Press Down to “Factory Defaults,” followed by Select (check).
- Press Down to “Restore Now.” Press Select (check).
- Power cycle the Dell printer after the settings apply.
Reset System Settings
- Press the Menu button.
- Press Down to “Admin Settings.” Hit Set (check).
- Press Down to “Maintenance,” followed by Set (check).
- Press Down to “Reset Defaults” and press Set (check).
- You will see the message, “Are You Sure?”
- Press Set (check).
- Power cycle your printer.
Reset Network Settings
- Press the Menu button.
- Press Down to “Admin Settings” and then press Set (check).
- Press Down to “Network.” Press Set (check).
- Press Down to “Reset LAN” or “Reset Wireless.”
- Press Set (check).
- Press Down to “Start” and press Set (check).
- Power cycle your Dell printer.
How to Reset Dell 3000 Series Laser Printer?
You can reset the System Settings or Network (Wireless) Settings in your Dell 3000 Series laser printer easily. Follow these points:
- Reset System Settings
Press the Menu button and then press Down to “Configure.” - Press the Set button.
- Press Down to “Maintenance” and hit the Set button.
- Press Down to “Init NVRAM,” followed by the Set button.
- You will see the “Are You Sure?” message.
- Press Down to “Yes,” followed by Set.
- Power cycle your Dell printer.
How to Reset a 2xxx Dell Laser Printer?
To reset the System Settings of a 2xxx Dell Laser printer, follow these points:
- Press the Menu button. Keep doing so until you see “Admin Menu.”
- Press the checkmark.
- Press the Menu button until “Maintenance” shows.
- Now, press the checkmark.
- Press the Menu button until “Reset Defaults” shows.
- Press checkmark.
- Press the checkmark when the “Are you sure?” message appears on the panel.
- Power cycle the printer.
To reset the Network Settings of a 2xxx Dell Laser printer, use these steps:
- Press the Menu button.
Press down to “Admin Menu.” - Press Set (checkmark).
Press down to “Wired Network.” - Press Set (checkmark).
Press Down to “Reset LAN and hit Set (checkmark). - When the “Are You Sure?” message shows, press down to “Yes.”
- Press Set and power recycle your printer.
How to Reset a Dell E515 Printer to Factory Defaults?
A Dell E515 printer can be set to factory defaults in three easy steps. These include the following:
- Press up or down to find and choose the Reset Menu option.
- Now, press OK.
- Choose the Factory Reset option, and press OK.
- Press up and choose Reset.
Concluding Words
Use the instructions to reset a Dell printer as mentioned above. Go with the steps according to your printer model. Do not forget to power recycle or restart the printer after you reset it. If you get stuck at any point, feel free to talk to customer support.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. How do I manually reset my Dell printer?
Go to the printer’s configuration menu and press the “Factory Defaults” or “Restore Now” option. This will reset your printer to its earlier settings.
2. How do you reset the toner on a Dell e515?
To reset the toner on a Dell e515, press the blue button and take out the imaging drum handle. This will also unlock the toner cartridge. Replace the old toner with a new one and wipe the Corona wire clean.
3. How to resolve the Invalid Factory Configuration error on Dell printer?
Check the date and time settings on the printer. Do a factory reset. Navigate to Settings > Admin Settings > Factory Defaults or similar options based on your model.
4. How do I perform a factory reset on Dell 2150cn printer?
Go to the ”Admin menu,” and press down to “Maintenance.” Choose the “Reset Defaults” option and press checkmark. When you see the “Are You Sure?” message, press checkmark.