How do I reset my HP Photosmart 6520 to it's original factory setup?

How do I reset my HP Photosmart 6520 to it’s original factory setup?
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Please follow steps below.
Setup Menu > Tools > Restore factory defaults
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Hi IAMITatHome,
Welcome to the HP Forums, I hope you enjoy your experience!
I see by your post that you need to reset the printer in order to change the email address.
I will be happy to help you.
I will send you a PM (Private Message), but before we begin, please review the HP Privacy Statement. This Privacy Statement informs you of our privacy practices and of the choices you can make about the way information about you and your online activity is collected and how that information is used. This statement is readily available on our HP.com home page and at the bottom of every HP web page.
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Some resets require you to enter button combinations to open special menus on your printer that you were never meant to access. These special menus are used by the developers and support personnel for debugging issues, but they are not meant for untrained users and can have unintended results. One wrong button push and you no could no longer have a printer, but instead a pricey paper weight. To top it off, if you do happen to "brick" the printer this way, it is considered customer induced damage, and voids the warranty automatically. These resets are only meant to be given out and used as a last resort, and under direct instruction of a HP tech support representative. They should not be done lightly!
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Hey @Kybosh,
Welcome to the HP Support Forum.
I understand you're having connectivity issues with your HP Photosmart 6520 e-All-in-One Printer. I would like to assist you with this.
I'm surprised that a manual DNS has interfered with your setup - I typically find it does the opposite and strengthens connectivity. At any rate, don't despair! I have some suggestions that may restore your printer's functionality.
I recommend a fresh start by restoring your printer's factory defaults to rule out any lingering setup issues. Here's how:
From your printer's front panel, touch the wrench icon
Touch Tools
Touch Restore Factory Defaults*
*Note that this will reset your wireless and webservices settings. If you have a custom ePrint address it will be erased permanently. Click here for more information on setting a custom ePrint address.
With your defaults restored, continue on as directed:
Touch the wireless icon ()
Run the wireless setup wizard and reconnect to your network (SSID)
Enter the wireless password if prompted
Once you've established wireless connectivity, re-enable your webservices/ePrint feature (essential for using scan to email)
Touch the webservices icon ()
Enable webservices and touch OK to allow your printer to update itself automatically
Once completed it will print an info page. If you're looking to complete an ePrint setup it will come in handy later - click here for more information.
Now, if all went well you may rebuild your scan to email setup:
Touch the Scan icon
Touch Scan to Email
Input your personal email address
Retrieve the PIN from your email inbox
Input the PIN in your printer as prompted to complete the setup
Did the above-noted steps restore the functionality you were missing?
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Hi @Zed0027,
Welcome to the HP Forums!
I noticed that your HP Photosmart 6520 is making noises like the gears are slipping during printing, and I am happy to help!
For further assistance, I will need to know:
If the printer is located on a flat surface.
If there are any error messages displayed on the printer's display screen. Such as: Paper Jam, Carriage Jam etc.
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