How to Reset the Officejet 6600

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To reset the HP Officejet 6600 to factory defaults, press the Home button, tap the right arrow on the touch screen, then touch Setup > Tools and choose Restore Factory Defaults. This clears the settings you’ve changed, including the wireless network the printer was connected to. If you only need to clear an error, try HP’s simpler power reset first.

This guide covers the HP Officejet 6600 e-All-in-One with the touch-screen control panel. It explains the difference between a power reset and a factory reset, walks through both, and covers what to do afterward. The factory reset steps were performed on an Officejet 6600; the power reset steps come from an HP support article that lists the Officejet 6600, checked in October 2026.

Power Reset or Factory Reset?

• Power reset: turns the printer off and fully disconnects power for a short time. It keeps all your settings. HP recommends it to recover from printer errors or failures.
• Factory reset (Restore Factory Defaults): returns the printer’s settings to how they were out of the box. You’ll need to set up Wi-Fi and any custom settings again.

Start with the power reset. Use the factory reset when settings are the problem, when you’re giving the printer away, or when you can’t get it back on your network.

How to Do a Power Reset on the Officejet 6600

HP’s OfficeJet printer error article, which covers the Officejet 6600, gives these steps:

1. Press the Power button to turn off the printer. If it doesn’t turn off, disconnect the power cord from the printer. Result: the printer is off.
2. Unplug the power cord from the power source. Result: the printer has no power.
3. Wait 60 seconds. Result: the printer fully powers down.
4. Connect the power cord directly to a wall outlet (not a power strip) and to the printer. Result: power is restored.
5. Turn on the printer to complete the reset. Result: the printer starts up with your settings intact.

HP’s Officejet 6600 user guide also advises turning the printer off with the Power button and waiting until the power light turns off before unplugging the cord or switching off a power strip.

How to Restore the Officejet 6600 to Factory Defaults

These steps were performed on an Officejet 6600 with a touch-screen panel.

1. Turn on the Officejet 6600. Result: the home screen appears.
2. Press the Home button to the left of the touch panel, then tap the arrow to the right of the touch panel. Result: more options appear.
3. Touch the Setup button. Result: the Setup menu opens.
4. Touch the Tools button. Result: the Tools list appears.
5. Tap the down arrow, then touch Restore Factory Defaults. Result: the printer resets its settings.

You’ll see a notification when the Officejet 6600 has been restored to its factory default settings. Press the Home button to the left of the touch screen to return to the home screen.

What to Do After a Factory Reset

• Reconnect to Wi-Fi. The reset clears the wireless network the printer was using, so set up the wireless connection again from the control panel.
• Re-add the printer on your computer or phone if it no longer shows up, since it may come back with a new network address.
• Check your preferences. Other settings you customized go back to their defaults.
• Print a test page to confirm everything works.

If you only need to fix the network, the Officejet 6600 user guide lists a separate option to reset network settings among its advanced network settings. You can find the guide on HP’s Officejet 6600 manuals page.

If the Reset Doesn’t Fix the Problem

HP’s error article suggests working through printhead and ink checks before resetting, and contacting HP Support to service the printer if errors continue. Out-of-warranty repair fees may apply. Our general guide to printer troubleshooting can also help point you in the right direction for common issues.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will a factory reset delete my printer’s Wi-Fi settings?

Yes. Restoring factory defaults clears the wireless network the printer was connected to, so you’ll need to connect it again.

Does a power reset change any settings?

No. A power reset just restarts the printer without power for a minute. Your settings stay the same.

Where can I buy ink for the Officejet 6600?

You can buy ink for the Officejet 6600 from Amazon and have it delivered to your home.

Can I print to the Officejet from my iPhone?

See how to print from an iPhone to an HP Officejet. If AirPods alerts keep popping up while you work, see how to turn off the AirPods left behind notification.