brother printer firmware update password reset
While trying to update my brother printer (DCP-8080DN) firmware, the java program asks for a admin password, and says that it could only have been altered by a BRadmin program, otherwise the default would be "access".
of course, if i am here, the default "access" was not accepted. And i bought this printer new a long time ago, and have never touched the firmware or even heard of a bradmin program until now.
Is there any way to see the current password on the panel? if not, would a factory reset via the menu restore the password to the default? if not, what will?
Solution 1:
It looks like you might be able to reset to factory settings via the control panel on the device as well.
From Brother's FAQ:
Via the control panel (only for network ready models)
- Make sure the machine is not operating, then disconnect all the cables from the machine (except power cable).
- Press the Menu or Menu/Set key on the control panel.
- Press up or down navigation key to select LAN or Network and press Set, Menu/Set or OK.
- Press up or down navigation key to select Factory Reset or Network Reset and press Set, Menu/Set or OK.
- Select Reset.
- Select Yes.
- The machine will re-start, re-connect cables once this is complete.
Solution 2:
I spent many hours doing a variety of factory resets and trying the password above, "access". Apparently, Brother pushed out a firmware update recently which changed the default password on many devices to "initpass". So, if you are locked out of the web interface give this a try.
help.brother-usa.com