Category: Hardware

Factory Reset HP Jetdirect 170X

Here is how to factory reset an HP Jetdirect 170X external print server.

HP Jetdirect 170X External Print Server

  1. Unplug the power to the Jetdirect.
  2. Press and hold the “Test” button while plugging the power back in for 5 seconds.
  3. The Jetdirect should be reset now and is configured by default to obtain an IP address automatically.

I have embedded the PDF manual for the Jetdirect 170x Installation and Configuration manual.
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Error 0135: Fan Failure

WARNING: There has been a recall on certain M90z and M70z all-in-one Lenovo systems due to a fire hazard.
Please visit CPSC for more information.
Glad this was documented on Lenovo’s site for the A70z (all-in-one) system.
They have other systems also and you can find them here:  http://support.lenovo.com/en_US/SupportSearchResults.page?searchText=fan+locations+based+on+POST+error+code
It specifies to review the HMM (Hardware Maintenance Manual) for the FRU to re-order.  The HMM can be found:  http://support.lenovo.com/en_US/guides-and-manuals/detail.page?LegacyDocID=TCTR-HMM
Fan locations based on POST error codes – ThinkCentre A70z

Symptom

A fan error occurs during POST but the user is unsure which of the three fan locations the error code references.

Affected configurations

The above symptom may occur on the following systems:

  • All ThinkCentre A70z

Additional Information:

Error Message
Fan # in BIOS
Physical Location
0135: CPU Fan fail Fan 1 Fan closest to CPU
0135: System Fan 1 fail Fan 2 Fan closest to HDD
0135: System Fan 2 fail Fan 3 Fan attached to planar cover
Solution

See the picture below for fan designations, System Board Fan – Fan2, CPUFan1, and SYSFAN1.
Refer to the HMM for correct FRU number and FRU replacement information.

 

How to Factory Reset a Zebra GK420 Label Printer

M_GK420T_O_A2_128_F-500x500Here is how to factory reset a Zebra GK420t Label Printer by using using the form feed button and holding it in for 4 sequences of flashing numbers.
Press and hold the Form Feed until the 4th sequence of blinks has completed. Each sequence is separated by a 1 second pause.

Factory Defaults
Resets the printer to the factory default settings (equivalent to ZPL command^JUN). Some configuration settings are not returned to their initial ‘out of box’ settings. Other settings are exclusively set, viewed and controlled by programming are also reset. The performs a standard media calibration and then a memory defragmentation routine.
Once the printer has entered the Factory Default mode, the status light will turn amber for three (3) seconds. During that time you may do two things: Do nothing and the printer will reset the factory defaults automatically as described above OR press and hold the feed button to enter a factory default reset modes for printers with a network (Ethernet, Wi-Fi or Bluetooth) printer option (equivalent ZPL command ^JUF). Releasing the button after the first flash resets the network factory options only (equivalent ZPL command ^JUN). Releasing the button after the second flash sequence (two flashes) will reset the printer defaults only. Releasing the button after the third flash sequence (three flashes) will reset both printer and network settings (equivalent ZPL commands ^JUN and ^JUF)