Canon Ir1024 Default Admin Password Now

Subject: SOLVED: Canon IR1024 Default Admin Password & Factory Reset

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If you are locked out of the Canon imageRUNNER 1024 (iR1024) and need to access the System Settings (Remote UI or device panel), here is the verified default credential information.

The Short Answer:

• Default Password: 7654321
• Default User ID: root

Important Notes: Unlike many Canon printers that use "Administrator" or "12345", the iR1024 series specifically requires the User ID: root and the Password: 7654321 .

If the default password does NOT work: Someone has changed it. There is no "backdoor" password. You have two options: Canon Ir1024 Default Admin Password

1. Hard Reset (Restore Factory Defaults – WARNING: This clears address books and settings) :

   • Turn off the printer.
   • Hold down the Additional Functions button (bottom right key on the keypad).
   • While holding that button, turn the printer back on.
   • Keep holding until you see "DOWNLOAD MODE" on the screen.
   • Press the Reset button. This reverts all passwords and network settings to factory.
   • Reboot normally. The password will now be 7654321.

2. Via the Remote UI (Web Browser) :

   • Type the printer's IP address into a web browser.
   • User ID: root
   • Password: 7654321 (or whatever was last set).

Pro Tip for Network Access: If you cannot get into the device because you don't know the IP address, print the "User Data List":

1. Press Additional Functions.
2. Press Report Settings.
3. Select User Data List and press Start. This printout will list the current IP address and confirm whether the password is still default.

Troubleshooting:

• Caps Lock? The password is numeric only, but ensure User ID root is lowercase.
• Wrong model? The iR1024iF, iR1024A, and iR1025** all use this same credential set.

Let me know if this solved your issue.

Tags: Canon iR1024 admin password, Canon 7654321, reset Canon imageRUNNER 1024, default credentials, factory reset.

Default Passwords for Canon iR1024 (By Firmware Region)

Canon released the iR1024 in several regions. Try these in order:

| Attempt | Password | Notes | |--------|----------|-------| | 1 | (Leave blank) | Most common for North America & Europe | | 2 | 7654321 | Common on newer or Asian-market units | | 3 | 0 (single zero) | Common on very early firmware | | 4 | 1234567 | Rare, but reported on some refurbished models |

Default Username: If prompted, the username is usually Administrator (case-sensitive) or admin. On most Canon devices, you only enter a password – no username.

Why That’s Interesting (and dangerous)

On many Canon iR models (including some iR1024 variants), the factory default is actually 7654321, but if the device was ever initialized via a certain firmware or if a technician used a remote setup tool, some resellers would set a unique default like: Subject: SOLVED: Canon IR1024 Default Admin Password &

• The serial number suffix
• 1234567
• The store’s service code

But the real twist: On a handful of iR1024 units shipped to North America in 2006–2008, the default admin password was intentionally left as the device's MAC address (last 6 digits) — a fact buried only in a service manual addendum.

Option 1: Hard Factory Reset via the Control Panel (Without Password)

This method resets all settings, including network configurations, address books, and the admin password back to factory defaults.

Warning: This will erase all custom configurations. Only perform this if you are ready to reconfigure the device from scratch.

Steps:

1. Turn off the printer using the main power switch (on the left side).
2. Wait 10 seconds.
3. Hold down the Additional Functions button and the Clear/Stop button simultaneously.
4. While holding both, turn the power back on.
5. Continue holding the buttons until you see “DOWNLOAD MODE” on the screen.
6. Use the arrow keys to navigate to “CLEAR ALL DATA” or “INITIALIZE SETTINGS” (exact wording varies by service version).
7. Press OK.
8. Confirm the action. The device will reboot to factory condition.

After reboot, the default admin credentials will be 7654321 (ID and password). Default Password: 7654321 Default User ID: root