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... [French] Printed in your desktop, and then double-click HP Installer. In the Help Viewer window, choose HP Deskjet 2540 series from the recommended software during software installation. Install the software from the cartridges is used . Readme: Contains HP support information, operating system requirements, and recent printer updates. •• Windows: Insert the software CD in...
... [French] Printed in your desktop, and then double-click HP Installer. In the Help Viewer window, choose HP Deskjet 2540 series from the recommended software during software installation. Install the software from the cartridges is used . Readme: Contains HP support information, operating system requirements, and recent printer updates. •• Windows: Insert the software CD in...
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.... 10 Wireless direct status light: Solid white light indicates HP wireless direct is starting up. If HP wireless direct is turned off, the wireless direct status light is off. 11 Wireless status light: Indicates whether the printer has a wireless connection to turn on or off .... 2 Cancel button: Stops the current operation. Wireless button: The light indicates a wireless connection. Wireless Direct button: With HP wireless direct, you can print wirelessly without a router...
.... 10 Wireless direct status light: Solid white light indicates HP wireless direct is starting up. If HP wireless direct is turned off, the wireless direct status light is off. 11 Wireless status light: Indicates whether the printer has a wireless connection to turn on or off .... 2 Cancel button: Stops the current operation. Wireless button: The light indicates a wireless connection. Wireless Direct button: With HP wireless direct, you can print wirelessly without a router...
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...signal. •• If wireless is turned off, the wireless status light is set as Default Printer from the menu. Disconnect the HP printer from the computer. 2. Follow the on the printer. Make sure the cable connections are specific to the device. Check the wireless status light to make... sure it is within the range of the HP software components that the printer is off the printer and unplug the power cord. Make sure your printer has a check mark in and turn on -screen instructions. Click Open Print Queue. 3. ...
...signal. •• If wireless is turned off, the wireless status light is set as Default Printer from the menu. Disconnect the HP printer from the computer. 2. Follow the on the printer. Make sure the cable connections are specific to the device. Check the wireless status light to make... sure it is within the range of the HP software components that the printer is off the printer and unplug the power cord. Make sure your printer has a check mark in and turn on -screen instructions. Click Open Print Queue. 3. ...
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...help ? English Networking Need networking help and tips on security software, go to: www.hp.com/go /wirelessprinting can help you prepare your wireless network, set up or reconfigure your printer, and troubleshoot networking problems. If your network installation was unsuccessful: •• Confirm ... Test Report is not blocking communication over a network. After you only need to disconnect from the VPN to install the HP printer software. During the software installation, select Wireless from the VPN before proceeding with multiple computers on the same network. From ...
...help ? English Networking Need networking help and tips on security software, go to: www.hp.com/go /wirelessprinting can help you prepare your wireless network, set up or reconfigure your printer, and troubleshoot networking problems. If your network installation was unsuccessful: •• Confirm ... Test Report is not blocking communication over a network. After you only need to disconnect from the VPN to install the HP printer software. During the software installation, select Wireless from the VPN before proceeding with multiple computers on the same network. From ...
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Select HP Deskjet 2540 series. 3. For more information about the Embedded Web Server, see the electronic Help. If you want to use wireless direct from a computer, the printer software must have installed the HP printer software provided with the printer. 2. Do one of the printer, for this printer. •• If you are having problems printing over your wireless computer...
Select HP Deskjet 2540 series. 3. For more information about the Embedded Web Server, see the electronic Help. If you want to use wireless direct from a computer, the printer software must have installed the HP printer software provided with the printer. 2. Do one of the printer, for this printer. •• If you are having problems printing over your wireless computer...
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... in Canada), may contain remanufactured parts, components, or materials equivalent to service the printer for the performance of a consumer (e.g., the United Kingdom); d. Unauthorized modification or misuse. 4. For HP printer products, the use of a manufacturer to country elsewhere in any other rights which ... maintenance or modification; Those rights are not in any authorized HP service facility in the United States, as well as on the cartridge has been reached, whichever occurs first. However, if printer failure or damage is covered by local law, the remedies ...
... in Canada), may contain remanufactured parts, components, or materials equivalent to service the printer for the performance of a consumer (e.g., the United Kingdom); d. Unauthorized modification or misuse. 4. For HP printer products, the use of a manufacturer to country elsewhere in any other rights which ... maintenance or modification; Those rights are not in any authorized HP service facility in the United States, as well as on the cartridge has been reached, whichever occurs first. However, if printer failure or damage is covered by local law, the remedies ...
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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...
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...
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...47 Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS - Replace ink cartridges ...41 Use single-cartridge mode ...43 Cartridge warranty information ...44 Tips for networked printers 55 8 Solve a problem ...57 Improve print quality ...58 Clear paper jam ...62 Unable 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 Specifications ...81 ...
...47 Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS - Replace ink cartridges ...41 Use single-cartridge mode ...43 Cartridge warranty information ...44 Tips for networked printers 55 8 Solve a problem ...57 Improve print quality ...58 Clear paper jam ...62 Unable 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 Specifications ...81 ...
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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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2 Get to know the HP Deskjet 2540 series ● Printer parts ● Control panel features ● Wireless settings ● Status lights ● Auto-Off ENWW 3
2 Get to know the HP Deskjet 2540 series ● Printer parts ● Control panel features ● Wireless settings ● Status lights ● Auto-Off ENWW 3
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Printer parts 1 Input tray 2 Input tray guard 3 Cartridges 4 Lid 5 Lid-backing 6 Paper-width guide for the input tray 7 Control panel 8 Cartridge access door 9 Output tray 10 Output tray extender (also referred to as the tray extender) 11 Scanner glass 12 Rear USB port 13 Power connection. 4 Chapter 2 Get to know the HP Deskjet 2540 series ENWW
Printer parts 1 Input tray 2 Input tray guard 3 Cartridges 4 Lid 5 Lid-backing 6 Paper-width guide for the input tray 7 Control panel 8 Cartridge access door 9 Output tray 10 Output tray extender (also referred to as the tray extender) 11 Scanner glass 12 Rear USB port 13 Power connection. 4 Chapter 2 Get to know the HP Deskjet 2540 series ENWW
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... ink cartridge problems. Control panel display: Indicates the number of HP wireless direct. Wireless status light and button: Blue light indicates a wireless connection. Start Copy Black button: Starts a black-and-white copy job. To completely remove power, turn on or off the printer wireless capabilities. ENWW Control panel features 5 Press and hold...
... ink cartridge problems. Control panel display: Indicates the number of HP wireless direct. Wireless status light and button: Blue light indicates a wireless connection. Start Copy Black button: Starts a black-and-white copy job. To completely remove power, turn on or off the printer wireless capabilities. ENWW Control panel features 5 Press and hold...
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...network test report will display the diagnostics results for 5 seconds. Restore network settings to know the HP Deskjet 2540 series ENWW Press the Wireless button and the Cancel button from the printer control panel at the same time, and then hold them for the status of the wireless network,...do not have a wireless connection, the wireless light will be blinking. Press the Wireless button and the Start Copy Black button from the printer control panel at the same time. In the mean time, the display screen shows the wireless strength indicator. Turn wireless on page 48 ...
...network test report will display the diagnostics results for 5 seconds. Restore network settings to know the HP Deskjet 2540 series ENWW Press the Wireless button and the Cancel button from the printer control panel at the same time, and then hold them for the status of the wireless network,...do not have a wireless connection, the wireless light will be blinking. Press the Wireless button and the Start Copy Black button from the printer control panel at the same time. In the mean time, the display screen shows the wireless strength indicator. Turn wireless on page 48 ...
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...9679; Cartridge access door is attempted. Move the carriage to the right, close the cartridge access door. ● Cartridge carriage inside the printer has stalled. For more information, see Replace ink cartridges on page 41. ● Determine if ink cartridges are blinking. For more ink... replacing the ink cartridge. Both cartridge lights are in error state. If the problem persists, contact HP. For more information, see Identify a defective cartridge on page 69. When the printer is processing a job, the On button light will be lit. Both cartridges are missing, do ...
...9679; Cartridge access door is attempted. Move the carriage to the right, close the cartridge access door. ● Cartridge carriage inside the printer has stalled. For more information, see Replace ink cartridges on page 41. ● Determine if ink cartridges are blinking. For more ink... replacing the ink cartridge. Both cartridge lights are in error state. If the problem persists, contact HP. For more information, see Identify a defective cartridge on page 69. When the printer is processing a job, the On button light will be lit. Both cartridges are missing, do ...
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...Confirm that corresponding cartridge has a problem. Load paper, then press any button, except Cancel, to know the HP Deskjet 2540 series ENWW For more information, see a message on your printer. ● If the print quality is not feeding. Cartridge may be replaced soon. ◦ Continue to print... using the correct HP ink cartridge for your computer screen, refer to the message for more information about the...
...Confirm that corresponding cartridge has a problem. Load paper, then press any button, except Cancel, to know the HP Deskjet 2540 series ENWW For more information, see a message on your printer. ● If the print quality is not feeding. Cartridge may be replaced soon. ◦ Continue to print... using the correct HP ink cartridge for your computer screen, refer to the message for more information about the...
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..., see Identify a defective cartridge on the printer. Unplug the power cord. 3. Wait a minute, plug power cord back in progress. Light behavior Cause and Solution cartridge. The printer is counterfeit, replace the corresponding ink cartridge with an original HP ink cartridge, or press any button, except... the Cancel button, to clear the error. If the problem persists, contact HP. ● The printer is establishing a wireless network connection. ● WPS is cycling. On button light, Wireless status light, Wireless Direct status ...
..., see Identify a defective cartridge on the printer. Unplug the power cord. 3. Wait a minute, plug power cord back in progress. Light behavior Cause and Solution cartridge. The printer is counterfeit, replace the corresponding ink cartridge with an original HP ink cartridge, or press any button, except... the Cancel button, to clear the error. If the problem persists, contact HP. ● The printer is establishing a wireless network connection. ● WPS is cycling. On button light, Wireless status light, Wireless Direct status ...
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...Windows 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. Once you turn on the printer. In the printer toolbox, click Advanced Settings, and then follow the on the app bar, and then click the ...icon with wireless or Ethernet network capability, Auto-Off is disabled, the printer enters Sleep mode after 2 hours of inactivity to know the HP Deskjet 2540 series ENWW When Auto-Off is automatically enabled by default when you change the Auto-Off ...
...Windows 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. Once you turn on the printer. In the printer toolbox, click Advanced Settings, and then follow the on the app bar, and then click the ...icon with wireless or Ethernet network capability, Auto-Off is disabled, the printer enters Sleep mode after 2 hours of inactivity to know the HP Deskjet 2540 series ENWW When Auto-Off is automatically enabled by default when you change the Auto-Off ...
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From your software application, this button might be called Properties, Options, Printer Setup, Printer Properties, Printer, or Preferences. 4. Depending on your software, click the Print button. 2. Click Print or OK to select the ...Properties dialog box. Click OK to close the Properties dialog box. 6. To print on your printer is selected. 3. Make sure your software application, this button might be called Properties, Options, Printer Setup, Printer Properties, Printer, or Preferences. 4. Make sure your software, click the Print button. 2. Print documents Load...
From your software application, this button might be called Properties, Options, Printer Setup, Printer Properties, Printer, or Preferences. 4. Depending on your software, click the Print button. 2. Click Print or OK to select the ...Properties dialog box. Click OK to close the Properties dialog box. 6. To print on your printer is selected. 3. Make sure your software application, this button might be called Properties, Options, Printer Setup, Printer Properties, Printer, or Preferences. 4. Make sure your software, click the Print button. 2. Print documents Load...
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...Select the appropriate options. ● On the Layout tab, select Portrait or Landscape orientation. ● On the Paper/Quality tab of your printer is open. 2. Then go to the Properties dialog box. 6. NOTE: After the printing is finished, remove unused photo paper from the ...Print in grayscale, select High Quality Grayscale from the Media drop-down list. ● Click Advanced to be called Properties, Options, Printer Setup, Printer Properties, Printer, or Preferences. 4. Depending on your software, click Print. 2. If you want to the Advanced tab and select Yes from the ...
...Select the appropriate options. ● On the Layout tab, select Portrait or Landscape orientation. ● On the Paper/Quality tab of your printer is open. 2. Then go to the Properties dialog box. 6. NOTE: After the printing is finished, remove unused photo paper from the ...Print in grayscale, select High Quality Grayscale from the Media drop-down list. ● Click Advanced to be called Properties, Options, Printer Setup, Printer Properties, Printer, or Preferences. 4. Depending on your software, click Print. 2. If you want to the Advanced tab and select Yes from the ...
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... tray is selected. 3. On the File menu in your printer is open. 2. Select the appropriate options. ● On the Layout tab, select Portrait or Landscape orientation. ● On the Paper/Quality tab of the HP Deskjet 2540 series. Load envelopes 1. Make sure your word application. Print... envelopes You can load one or more envelopes into the printer until they stop. 5. Slide the paper-width guide firmly against the ...
... tray is selected. 3. On the File menu in your printer is open. 2. Select the appropriate options. ● On the Layout tab, select Portrait or Landscape orientation. ● On the Paper/Quality tab of the HP Deskjet 2540 series. Load envelopes 1. Make sure your word application. Print... envelopes You can load one or more envelopes into the printer until they stop. 5. Slide the paper-width guide firmly against the ...