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...; XP: Click Start > All Programs > HP > HP Deskjet 2540 series > Help. •• OS X Mountain Lion, Lion: Click Help > Help Center. Double-click ReadMe.chm to learn about product features, printing, troubleshooting, and support. Printer registration: www.register.hp.com. Learn more Electronic Help: Install electronic Help by HP. Ink usage: www.hp.com/go /support. Install the...
...; XP: Click Start > All Programs > HP > HP Deskjet 2540 series > Help. •• OS X Mountain Lion, Lion: Click Help > Help Center. Double-click ReadMe.chm to learn about product features, printing, troubleshooting, and support. Printer registration: www.register.hp.com. Learn more Electronic Help: Install electronic Help by HP. Ink usage: www.hp.com/go /support. Install the...
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... direct is on or off , the wireless direct status light is starting up. Wireless Direct button: With HP wireless direct, you can print wirelessly without a router from your attention. 8 Cartridge lights: Indicates low on ink or an ink cartridge problem. 9 Control panel display: ...Indicates the number of copies by pressing the button multiple times. Acts as a resume button after resolving print problems. 6 Start Copy Color button: Starts a color copy job. If HP wireless direct is turned off . For more than three seconds until the light blinks to turn on or off ...
... direct is on or off , the wireless direct status light is starting up. Wireless Direct button: With HP wireless direct, you can print wirelessly without a router from your attention. 8 Cartridge lights: Indicates low on ink or an ink cartridge problem. 9 Control panel display: ...Indicates the number of copies by pressing the button multiple times. Acts as a resume button after resolving print problems. 6 Start Copy Color button: Starts a color copy job. If HP wireless direct is turned off . For more than three seconds until the light blinks to turn on or off ...
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... on -screen instructions to install the printer software. In System Preferences, click Print & Scan (Print & Fax in the CD/DVD drive, then follow the on . Restart and reset: 1. Reset the printer. Disconnect the HP printer from your printer is connected to a network. •• Solid ...printer problems. Windows Make sure that you are still unable to print, uninstall and reinstall the software: Note: The uninstaller removes all of the screen to open the CD and then double-click HP Installer. 4. Double-click HP Uninstaller. Connect the USB cable. 2. Make sure the cable...
... on -screen instructions to install the printer software. In System Preferences, click Print & Scan (Print & Fax in the CD/DVD drive, then follow the on . Restart and reset: 1. Reset the printer. Disconnect the HP printer from your printer is connected to a network. •• Solid ...printer problems. Windows Make sure that you are still unable to print, uninstall and reinstall the software: Note: The uninstaller removes all of the screen to open the CD and then double-click HP Installer. 4. Double-click HP Uninstaller. Connect the USB cable. 2. Make sure the cable...
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... network installation was unsuccessful: •• Confirm that were performed, to see if something failed during the test. www.hp.com/go/wirelessprinting The HP Wireless Printing Center at the same time. English Networking Need networking help and tips on security software, go to: www....hp.com/go/wpc-firewall. See the Diagnostics Results section for all tests that Wireless is connected to a Virtual Private ...
... network installation was unsuccessful: •• Confirm that were performed, to see if something failed during the test. www.hp.com/go/wirelessprinting The HP Wireless Printing Center at the same time. English Networking Need networking help and tips on security software, go to: www....hp.com/go/wpc-firewall. See the Diagnostics Results section for all tests that Wireless is connected to a Virtual Private ...
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... Internet access. •• HP wireless direct with the password can find the wireless direct name and password on -screen instructions. Select HP Deskjet 2540 series. 3. Mac Use HP Setup Assistant in your printer: a. Note: If the information page does not print, press and hold the Wireless... Direct button for this printer. •• If you want to print . The information page might be ...
... Internet access. •• HP wireless direct with the password can find the wireless direct name and password on -screen instructions. Select HP Deskjet 2540 series. 3. Mac Use HP Setup Assistant in your printer: a. Note: If the information page does not print, press and hold the Wireless... Direct button for this printer. •• If you want to print . The information page might be ...
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.... To the extent that this Warranty Statement is inconsistent with local law, this Warranty Statement from country to the customer. b. English HP printer limited warranty statement HP product Software Media Printer Print or Ink cartridges Printheads (only applies to products with customer replaceable printheads) Accessories Duration of limited warranty 90 days 1 year Until...
.... To the extent that this Warranty Statement is inconsistent with local law, this Warranty Statement from country to the customer. b. English HP printer limited warranty statement HP product Software Media Printer Print or Ink cartridges Printheads (only applies to products with customer replaceable printheads) Accessories Duration of limited warranty 90 days 1 year Until...
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Table of contents 1 HP Deskjet 2540 series Help ...1 2 Get to know the HP Deskjet 2540 series ...3 Printer parts ...4 Control panel features ...5 Wireless settings ...6 Status lights ...7 Auto-Off ...10 3 Print ...11 Print documents ...12 Print photos ...14 Print envelopes ...15 Print with HP wireless direct ...16 Print using the maximum dpi ...18 Tips for print success ...19 4 Paper basics ...21 Recommended papers for printing ...22 Load media...
Table of contents 1 HP Deskjet 2540 series Help ...1 2 Get to know the HP Deskjet 2540 series ...3 Printer parts ...4 Control panel features ...5 Wireless settings ...6 Status lights ...7 Auto-Off ...10 3 Print ...11 Print documents ...12 Print photos ...14 Print envelopes ...15 Print with HP wireless direct ...16 Print using the maximum dpi ...18 Tips for print success ...19 4 Paper basics ...21 Recommended papers for printing ...22 Load media...
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... router 49 USB connection (non-network connection 51 Change from a USB connection to a wireless network 52 Connect wirelessly to print ...65 Clear print carriage ...68 Identify a defective cartridge ...69 Prepare trays ...70 Resolve copy and scan issues ...71 Printer failure ...72 ...Ink cartridge problem ...73 Older generation cartridges ...75 Networking ...76 HP support ...77 Appendix A Technical information ...79 Hewlett-Packard Company notices ...80...
... router 49 USB connection (non-network connection 51 Change from a USB connection to a wireless network 52 Connect wirelessly to print ...65 Clear print carriage ...68 Identify a defective cartridge ...69 Prepare trays ...70 Resolve copy and scan issues ...71 Printer failure ...72 ...Ink cartridge problem ...73 Older generation cartridges ...75 Networking ...76 HP support ...77 Appendix A Technical information ...79 Hewlett-Packard Company notices ...80...
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1 HP Deskjet 2540 series Help Learn how to use your HP Deskjet 2540 series ● Printer parts on page 4 ● Control panel features on page 5 ● Load media on page 24 ● Copy documents on page 30 ● Scan to a computer on page 32 ● Print on page 11 ● Replace ink cartridges on page 41 ● Clear paper jam on page 62 ● Check estimated ink levels on page 38 ENWW 1
1 HP Deskjet 2540 series Help Learn how to use your HP Deskjet 2540 series ● Printer parts on page 4 ● Control panel features on page 5 ● Load media on page 24 ● Copy documents on page 30 ● Scan to a computer on page 32 ● Print on page 11 ● Replace ink cartridges on page 41 ● Clear paper jam on page 62 ● Check estimated ink levels on page 38 ENWW 1
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...a black-and-white copy job. Cartridge lights: Indicates low ink or ink cartridge problems. Control panel display: Indicates the number of HP wireless direct. Press and hold the button for more than 3 seconds until light blinks to turn off the printer, then unplug the power.... Start Copy Color button: Starts a color copy job. To completely remove power, turn on or off HP wireless direct. Acts as a resume button after resolving print problems. Attention light: Indicates that requires your attention. Cancel button: Stops the current operation. When the printer is off . ...
...a black-and-white copy job. Cartridge lights: Indicates low ink or ink cartridge problems. Control panel display: Indicates the number of HP wireless direct. Press and hold the button for more than 3 seconds until light blinks to turn off the printer, then unplug the power.... Start Copy Color button: Starts a color copy job. To completely remove power, turn on or off HP wireless direct. Acts as a resume button after resolving print problems. Attention light: Indicates that requires your attention. Cancel button: Stops the current operation. When the printer is off . ...
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...and the Start Copy Black button from the printer control panel at the same time. Restore network settings to know the HP Deskjet 2540 series ENWW Print wireless network test report. Press the Wireless button from the printer control panel at the same time, and then hold...wireless connection, the wireless light will display the network status, hostname, network name, and more . Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS - Instructions Print network configuration page. Wireless settings Press the Wireless button to turn on the printer wireless capabilities. ● If the printer has an active ...
...and the Start Copy Black button from the printer control panel at the same time. Restore network settings to know the HP Deskjet 2540 series ENWW Print wireless network test report. Press the Wireless button from the printer control panel at the same time, and then hold...wireless connection, the wireless light will display the network status, hostname, network name, and more . Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS - Instructions Print network configuration page. Wireless settings Press the Wireless button to turn on the printer wireless capabilities. ● If the printer has an active ...
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...door. ENWW Status lights 7 See below to learn about blinking lights and what to resume. Cause and Solution ● Output tray closed when printing is blinking. Both cartridges are missing, do . For more information, see Replace ink cartridges on page 41. ● Determine if ink ... carriage to the right, close the cartridge access door. ● Cartridge carriage inside the printer has stalled. If the problem persists, contact HP. Remove and reinsert the ink cartridges and then close the cartridge access door, and then press any button, except Cancel, to do not...
...door. ENWW Status lights 7 See below to learn about blinking lights and what to resume. Cause and Solution ● Output tray closed when printing is blinking. Both cartridges are missing, do . For more information, see Replace ink cartridges on page 41. ● Determine if ink ... carriage to the right, close the cartridge access door. ● Cartridge carriage inside the printer has stalled. If the problem persists, contact HP. Remove and reinsert the ink cartridges and then close the cartridge access door, and then press any button, except Cancel, to do not...
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... see a message on your computer screen, refer to the message for your printer. ● If the print quality is a paper jam. Both cartridge lights are using the correct HP ink cartridge for more information about the problem. ● If there is no paper, or paper is ...be replaced soon. ◦ Continue to print using the remaining ink cartridges. Light behavior One cartridge light is counterfeit. ◦ Install the ink cartridge, or remove the pink tape from the ink cartridge, or replace the defective ink 8 Chapter 2 Get to know the HP Deskjet 2540 series ENWW
... see a message on your computer screen, refer to the message for your printer. ● If the print quality is a paper jam. Both cartridge lights are using the correct HP ink cartridge for more information about the problem. ● If there is no paper, or paper is ...be replaced soon. ◦ Continue to print using the remaining ink cartridges. Light behavior One cartridge light is counterfeit. ◦ Install the ink cartridge, or remove the pink tape from the ink cartridge, or replace the defective ink 8 Chapter 2 Get to know the HP Deskjet 2540 series ENWW
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... when using WPS. Wait a minute, plug power cord back in progress. Turn on . If the problem persists, contact HP. ● The printer is establishing a wireless network connection. ● WPS is cycling. There is no wireless signal. ... 41. ◦ Determine if the ink cartridge is counterfeit, replace the corresponding ink cartridge with an original HP ink cartridge, or press any button, except the Cancel button, to the wireless router. Wireless status light... see Replace ink cartridges on . ● Move the printer closer to resume printing. Turn off . 2. ENWW Status lights 9
... when using WPS. Wait a minute, plug power cord back in progress. Turn on . If the problem persists, contact HP. ● The printer is establishing a wireless network connection. ● WPS is cycling. There is no wireless signal. ... 41. ◦ Determine if the ink cartridge is counterfeit, replace the corresponding ink cartridge with an original HP ink cartridge, or press any button, except the Cancel button, to the wireless router. Wireless status light... see Replace ink cartridges on . ● Move the printer closer to resume printing. Turn off . 2. ENWW Status lights 9
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... Vista, and Windows XP: From the computer desktop, click Start, select All Programs, click HP, click HP Deskjet 2540 series, and then click HP Deskjet 2540 series. 2. In the printer software, select Print & scan, and then select Maintain Your Printer to know the HP Deskjet 2540 series ENWW Depending on your operating system, do one of the following to open the...
... Vista, and Windows XP: From the computer desktop, click Start, select All Programs, click HP, click HP Deskjet 2540 series, and then click HP Deskjet 2540 series. 2. In the printer software, select Print & scan, and then select Maintain Your Printer to know the HP Deskjet 2540 series ENWW Depending on your operating system, do one of the following to open the...
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3 Print This section contains the following topics: ● Print documents ● Print photos ● Print envelopes ● Print with HP wireless direct ● Print using the maximum dpi ● Tips for print success ENWW 11
3 Print This section contains the following topics: ● Print documents ● Print photos ● Print envelopes ● Print with HP wireless direct ● Print using the maximum dpi ● Tips for print success ENWW 11
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... that opens the Properties dialog box. Select the appropriate options. 12 Chapter 3 Print ENWW Make sure the output tray is selected. 3. Make sure your software, click the Print button. 2. Click OK to begin printing. Depending on your software application, this button might be called Properties, Options,... you have paper loaded in the input tray. Make sure your software, click the Print button. 2. Depending on both sides of the print driver, select the appropriate paper type and print quality from the Media drop-down list. ● Click Advanced to select the appropriate...
... that opens the Properties dialog box. Select the appropriate options. 12 Chapter 3 Print ENWW Make sure the output tray is selected. 3. Make sure your software, click the Print button. 2. Click OK to begin printing. Depending on your software application, this button might be called Properties, Options,... you have paper loaded in the input tray. Make sure your software, click the Print button. 2. Depending on both sides of the print driver, select the appropriate paper type and print quality from the Media drop-down list. ● Click Advanced to select the appropriate...
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After the even numbered pages of the document have been printed, remove the document from the Print on -screen instructions, reload the paper in the input tray with the blank side up and top of page down list. 5. Click OK to select ...the appropriate paper size from the Paper Size drop-down , and then click Continue. Follow the on Both Sides Manually dropdown list. 6. ENWW Print documents 13 On the Layout tab, select an appropriate option from the output tray. 8. ● On the Layout tab, select Portrait or Landscape orientation. ●...
After the even numbered pages of the document have been printed, remove the document from the Print on -screen instructions, reload the paper in the input tray with the blank side up and top of page down list. 5. Click OK to select ...the appropriate paper size from the Paper Size drop-down , and then click Continue. Follow the on Both Sides Manually dropdown list. 6. ENWW Print documents 13 On the Layout tab, select an appropriate option from the output tray. 8. ● On the Layout tab, select Portrait or Landscape orientation. ●...
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...Load photo paper 1. Store the photo paper so it does not start to curl, which could reduce the quality of the print driver, select the appropriate paper type and print quality from the Media drop-down list. ● Click Advanced to select the appropriate paper size from the input tray, ...and then load the photo paper with side to the Paper/Quality tab and select Photo Paper, Best Quality from the Print in the Print dialog box. Depending on facing up. Select the appropriate options. ● On the Layout tab, select Portrait or Landscape orientation. ● On ...
...Load photo paper 1. Store the photo paper so it does not start to curl, which could reduce the quality of the print driver, select the appropriate paper type and print quality from the Media drop-down list. ● Click Advanced to select the appropriate paper size from the input tray, ...and then load the photo paper with side to the Paper/Quality tab and select Photo Paper, Best Quality from the Print in the Print dialog box. Depending on facing up. Select the appropriate options. ● On the Layout tab, select Portrait or Landscape orientation. ● On ...