Press and hold the button (or a specific combination like 2, 8, and Ring on older models) while flipping the power switch back On .

If you have forgotten the admin password and the default credentials do not work, you must obtain a temporary reset code from Xerox Support .

Forgetting the administrator password to your Xerox printer stops all configuration changes. You cannot update network settings, modify user permissions, or change security profiles without it.

Enter an incorrect password to prompt the error screen.

For some Xerox models like the WorkCentre 7220/7225 series, a different code may be required. The code is well-documented by Xerox as a hardware diagnostic entry method used to perform memory clears or reset the device to its factory default state.

You must contact Xerox Support to request this code. Be prepared to provide your device's Serial Number and current Total Impressions (found in the Billing/Usage menu). Enter the Code: On the device panel, select Device > Tools .

Searching for a is reasonable, but the internet is full of traps. The only legitimate path is through Xerox’s official support portal or a certified technician.

This article is for educational purposes and for administrators resetting devices they legally own. Bypassing security on rental/leased devices or devices you do not own violates the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act (CFAA) and Xerox TOS.