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How to clear the NVRAM, Network or Settings on Dell E Series Laser Printers

Summary: Instructions for clearing NVRAM, Network, or Settings on E-Series Dell Laser Printers.

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Symptoms

Printer
Type		 Instructions
E310dw

Network Reset

Use the Network Reset function to restore the print server's network settings, such as password and IP address, back to its default factory settings.

SLN316227_en_US__1icon Note: Unplug all the interface cables before you perform a Network Reset

The machine restarts automatically.

  1. Press up or down to select the Reset Menu option, and then press OK.
  2. Press up or down to select the Network option, and then press OK.
  3. Press up to select Yes.

Factory Reset

Use the Factory Reset function to reset certain machine settings back to the original factory settings.

  1. Pressup or down to select the Reset Menu option, and then press OK.
  2. Press up or down to select the Factory Reset option, and then press OK.
  3. Press up to select Reset.

Settings Reset

The machine restarts automatically.

  1. Disconnect the network cable from the machine. If you do not, network settings such as IP address will not be reset.
  2. Press up or down to select the Reset Menu option, and then press OK.
  3. Press up and Back at the same time.
  4. When Settings Reset appears, press OK.
  5. When Restart Printer? appears, press OK.
E514dw

Network Reset

Use the Network Reset function to restore the print server's network settings, such as password and IP address, back to its default factory settings.

SLN316227_en_US__1icon Note: Unplug all the interface cables before you perform a Network Reset.

The machine restarts automatically.

  1. Press up or down to select the Reset Menu option, and then press OK.
  2. Press up or down to select the Network option, and then press OK.
  3. Press up to select Yes.

Factory Reset

Use the Factory Reset function to reset certain machine settings back to the original factory settings.

  1. Press up or down to select the Reset Menu option, and then press OK.
  2. Press up or down to select the Factory Reset option, and then press OK.
  3. Press up to select Reset

Settings Reset

The machine restarts automatically.

  1. Disconnect the network cable from the machine. If you do not, network settings such as IP address will not be reset.
  2. Press up or down to select the Reset Menu option, and then press OK.
  3. Press up and Back at the same time.
  4. When Settings Reset appears, press OK.
  5. When Restart Printer? appears, press OK.
E515dn

Network Reset

Use the Network Reset function to restore the print server's network settings, such as password and IP address, back to its default factory settings.

SLN316227_en_US__1icon Note: Unplug all the interface cables before you perform a Network Reset.

The machine restarts automatically.

  1. Press up or down to select the Reset Menu option, and then press OK.
  2. Press up or down to select the Network option, and then press OK.
  3. Press up to select Yes.

Factory Reset

Use the Factory Reset function to reset certain machine settings back to the original factory settings.

  1. Press up or down to select the Reset Menu option, and then press OK.
  2. Press up or down to select the Factory Reset option, and then press OK.
  3. Press up to select Reset

Settings Reset

The machine restarts automatically.

  1. Disconnect the network cable from the machine. If you do not, network settings such as IP address will not be reset.
  2. Press up or down to select the Reset Menu option, and then press OK.
  3. Press up and Back at the same time.
  4. When Settings Reset appears, press OK.
  5. When Restart Printer? appears, press OK.
E515dw

Network Reset

Use the Network Reset function to restore the print server's network settings, such as password and IP address, back to its default factory settings.

SLN316227_en_US__1icon Note: Unplug all the interface cables before you perform a Network Reset.

The machine restarts automatically.

  1. Press up or down to select the Reset Menu option, and then press OK.
  2. Press up or down to select the Network option, and then press OK.
  3. Press up to select Yes.

Factory Reset

Use the Factory Reset function to reset certain machine settings back to the original factory settings.

  1. Press up or down to select the Reset Menu option, and then press OK.
  2. Press up or down to select the Factory Reset option, and then press OK.
  3. Press up to select Reset

Settings Reset

The machine restarts automatically.

  1. Disconnect the network cable from the machine. If you do not, network settings such as IP address will not be reset.
  2. Press up or down to select the Reset Menu option, and then press OK.
  3. Press up and Back at the same time.
  4. When Settings Reset appears, press OK.
  5. When Restart Printer? appears, press OK.
E525w

After executing this function and rebooting the printer, the menu parameters or data are reset to their default values.

SLN316227_en_US__1icon Note: A password is required to enter Admin Menu when Panel Lock Set is set to Enable. In this case, enter the password you specified, and press the check (Set) button.
  1. Press the Menu button.
  2. Press the down button until System is highlighted, and then press the check (Set) button.
  3. Press the down button until Admin Menu is highlighted, and then press the check (Set) button.
  4. Press the down button until Maintenance is highlighted, and then press the check (Set) button.
  5. Press the down button until Initialize NVM is highlighted, and then press the check (Set) button.
  6. Press the down button until the desired setting is highlighted, and then press the check (Set) button.
  7. Press the down button until the Yes is highlighted, and then press the check (Set) button. The printer restarts automatically to apply the settings.
SLN316227_en_US__6Printer Support
More information can be found in the User Guide for your model printer, or visit our Printer Support site for additional information, troubleshooting articles and videos.  

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SLN316227_en_US__1icon It is recommended that only Dell Branded toner, drums, transfer rollers or other consumables are used in our laser printers. Dell cannot guarantee compatibility or the print quality of any 3rd party consumables.

Affected Products

Dell E310dw Printer, Dell E514dw Multifunction Printer, Dell E515dn Multifunction Printer, Dell E515dw Multifunction Printer, Dell E525w Color Multifunction Printer
Article Properties
Article Number: 000136115
Article Type: Solution
Last Modified: 10 apr 2021
Version:  3
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