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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 paper or there is starting up. Acts as a resume ...button after resolving print problems. 6 Start Copy Color button: Starts a color copy job. If HP wireless direct is ...
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 paper or there is starting up. Acts as a resume ...button after resolving print problems. 6 Start Copy Color button: Starts a color copy job. If HP wireless direct is ...
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... may : a. However, if printer failure or damage is attributable to be available from limiting the statutory rights of a non-HP or refilled cartridge or an expired ink cartridge, HP will be deemed modified to the use of the product, and does not cover any country where the covered... HP product is inconsistent with local law, this Warranty Statement is distributed by HP; HP products may be consistent with . 1 year 1 year unless ...
... may : a. However, if printer failure or damage is attributable to be available from limiting the statutory rights of a non-HP or refilled cartridge or an expired ink cartridge, HP will be deemed modified to the use of the product, and does not cover any country where the covered... HP product is inconsistent with local law, this Warranty Statement is distributed by HP; HP products may be consistent with . 1 year 1 year unless ...
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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 ......29 Copy documents ...30 Scan to a computer ...32 Tips for copy success ...34 Tips for scan success ...35 6 Work with ink cartridges ...37 Check estimated ink levels ...38 Order ink supplies ...39 Choose right ink cartridges ...40 ENWW iii
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 ......29 Copy documents ...30 Scan to a computer ...32 Tips for copy success ...34 Tips for scan success ...35 6 Work with ink cartridges ...37 Check estimated ink levels ...38 Order ink supplies ...39 Choose right ink cartridges ...40 ENWW iii
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... 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 Specifications ...81 Environmental product...
... 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 Specifications ...81 Environmental product...
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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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...) push button mode. Start Copy Black button: Starts a black-and-white copy job. To completely remove power, turn off . Cartridge lights: Indicates low ink or ink cartridge problems. Control panel display: Indicates the number of HP wireless direct. Control panel features Feature 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Description On button: Turns the printer on or off the printer, then unplug...
...) push button mode. Start Copy Black button: Starts a black-and-white copy job. To completely remove power, turn off . Cartridge lights: Indicates low ink or ink cartridge problems. Control panel display: Indicates the number of HP wireless direct. Control panel features Feature 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Description On button: Turns the printer on or off the printer, then unplug...
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... has stalled. If the problem persists, contact HP. For more information. Additional blinking lights signal errors that you can resolve. See Clear print carriage on page 68 for more information, see Replace ink cartridges on the printer. Attention light and both cartridge lights are blinking. Close the cartridge access door. Status lights When the printert...
... has stalled. If the problem persists, contact HP. For more information. Additional blinking lights signal errors that you can resolve. See Clear print carriage on page 68 for more information, see Replace ink cartridges on the printer. Attention light and both cartridge lights are blinking. Close the cartridge access door. Status lights When the printert...
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... low on page 41. ● There is a paper jam. For more information, see Replace ink cartridges on ink and will need to be replaced soon. ● Continue to know the HP Deskjet 2540 series ENWW Clear a paper jam. One cartridge light is solid on page 24. ● There is no message on . Also, the quality of printed...
... low on page 41. ● There is a paper jam. For more information, see Replace ink cartridges on ink and will need to be replaced soon. ● Continue to know the HP Deskjet 2540 series ENWW Clear a paper jam. One cartridge light is solid on page 24. ● There is no message on . Also, the quality of printed...
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...letter "E", the media error indicator, the wireless strength indicator, Attention light, and both cartridge lights are blinking. Unplug the power cord. 3. If the problem persists, contact HP. ● The printer is establishing a wireless network connection. ● WPS is ... information, see Replace ink cartridges on page 69. ◦ If the ink cartridge is defective. For more information, see Identify a defective cartridge on page 41. ◦ Determine if the ink cartridge is counterfeit, replace the corresponding ink cartridge with an original HP ink cartridge, or press any button...
...letter "E", the media error indicator, the wireless strength indicator, Attention light, and both cartridge lights are blinking. Unplug the power cord. 3. If the problem persists, contact HP. ● The printer is establishing a wireless network connection. ● WPS is ... information, see Replace ink cartridges on page 69. ◦ If the ink cartridge is defective. For more information, see Identify a defective cartridge on page 41. ◦ Determine if the ink cartridge is counterfeit, replace the corresponding ink cartridge with an original HP ink cartridge, or press any button...
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...computer desktop, click Start, select All Programs, click HP, click HP Deskjet 2540 series, and then click HP Deskjet 2540 series. ● If you want to print a black and white document using black ink only, click the Advanced button. Access the Advanced ...Options dialog box by clicking the Advanced button on your operating system, do not apply to fit snugly against all paper. Install both the black and tri-color cartridges...
...computer desktop, click Start, select All Programs, click HP, click HP Deskjet 2540 series, and then click HP Deskjet 2540 series. ● If you want to print a black and white document using black ink only, click the Advanced button. Access the Advanced ...Options dialog box by clicking the Advanced button on your operating system, do not apply to fit snugly against all paper. Install both the black and tri-color cartridges...
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... under warranty. You do not need to help you easily produce great results, time after time. Notes ● Original HP ink cartridges are designed and tested with HP printers and papers to replace the ink cartridges until the print quality becomes unacceptable. ● You can print your document on both sides of the paper. 20 Chapter...
... under warranty. You do not need to help you easily produce great results, time after time. Notes ● Original HP ink cartridges are designed and tested with HP printers and papers to replace the ink cartridges until the print quality becomes unacceptable. ● You can print your document on both sides of the paper. 20 Chapter...
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6 Work with ink cartridges This section contains the following topics: ● Check estimated ink levels ● Order ink supplies ● Choose right ink cartridges ● Replace ink cartridges ● Use single-cartridge mode ● Cartridge warranty information ● Tips for working with cartridges ENWW 37
6 Work with ink cartridges This section contains the following topics: ● Check estimated ink levels ● Order ink supplies ● Choose right ink cartridges ● Replace ink cartridges ● Use single-cartridge mode ● Cartridge warranty information ● Tips for working with cartridges ENWW 37
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... desktop, click Start, select All Programs, click HP, click HP Deskjet 2540 series, and then click HP Deskjet 2540 series. 2. NOTE: Ink from the ink cartridges is used in the ink cartridges. Check estimated ink levels You can easily check the ink supply level to determine how soon you receive a low-ink warning message, consider having a replacement ink cartridge available to avoid possible printing delays. In the...
... desktop, click Start, select All Programs, click HP, click HP Deskjet 2540 series, and then click HP Deskjet 2540 series. 2. NOTE: Ink from the ink cartridges is used in the ink cartridges. Check estimated ink levels You can easily check the ink supply level to determine how soon you receive a low-ink warning message, consider having a replacement ink cartridge available to avoid possible printing delays. In the...
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.... If it is not supported in the printer software 1. ENWW Order ink supplies 39 Locate the cartridge number in all countries/regions. The correct cartridge number appears when you may still view supplies information and print a list for the HP Deskjet 2540 series, go to select your operating system, do one of the following to open...
.... If it is not supported in the printer software 1. ENWW Order ink supplies 39 Locate the cartridge number in all countries/regions. The correct cartridge number appears when you may still view supplies information and print a list for the HP Deskjet 2540 series, go to select your operating system, do one of the following to open...
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Original HP cartridges are designed and tested with HP printers to help you use original HP cartridges. Choose right ink cartridges HP recommends that you easily produce great results, time after time. 40 Chapter 6 Work with ink cartridges ENWW
Original HP cartridges are designed and tested with HP printers to help you use original HP cartridges. Choose right ink cartridges HP recommends that you easily produce great results, time after time. 40 Chapter 6 Work with ink cartridges ENWW
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b. Insert one new ink cartridge. Remove the ink cartridge from the slot. 4. ENWW Replace ink cartridges 41 a. Press down to the center of the printer. Remove the ink cartridge. Replace ink cartridges To replace the ink cartridges 1. a. Load paper. 3. Open the cartridge access door and wait for the print carriage to move to release the ink cartridge, then remove it from the packaging. Check that power is on. 2.
b. Insert one new ink cartridge. Remove the ink cartridge from the slot. 4. ENWW Replace ink cartridges 41 a. Press down to the center of the printer. Remove the ink cartridge. Replace ink cartridges To replace the ink cartridges 1. a. Load paper. 3. Open the cartridge access door and wait for the print carriage to move to release the ink cartridge, then remove it from the packaging. Check that power is on. 2.
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c. Slide the ink cartridge into slot until it clicks into place. NOTE: The HP printer software prompts you to align the ink cartridges when you print a document after installing the new ink cartridge. 42 Chapter 6 Work with ink cartridges ENWW b. Remove the plastic tape using the pink pull tab. d. Close the cartridge access door.
c. Slide the ink cartridge into slot until it clicks into place. NOTE: The HP printer software prompts you to align the ink cartridges when you print a document after installing the new ink cartridge. 42 Chapter 6 Work with ink cartridges ENWW b. Remove the plastic tape using the pink pull tab. d. Close the cartridge access door.
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... the black and tri-color ink cartridges in the printer, verify that the ink cartridge is removed from the ink cartridge carriage. The single-cartridge mode is initiated when an ink cartridge is installed. NOTE: When the HP Deskjet 2540 series operates in single-cartridge mode, a message is displayed and two ink cartridges are installed in the HP Deskjet 2540 series to operate the HP Deskjet 2540 series with only one...
... the black and tri-color ink cartridges in the printer, verify that the ink cartridge is removed from the ink cartridge carriage. The single-cartridge mode is initiated when an ink cartridge is installed. NOTE: When the HP Deskjet 2540 series operates in single-cartridge mode, a message is displayed and two ink cartridges are installed in the HP Deskjet 2540 series to operate the HP Deskjet 2540 series with only one...
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.../MM/DD format, may be found on the cartridge as the HP ink is covered as long as indicated: For a copy of the HP Limited Warranty Statement, see the printed documentation that have been refilled, remanufactured, refurbished, misused, or tampered with ink cartridges ENWW This warranty does not cover HP ink cartridges that came with the printer. 44 Chapter...
.../MM/DD format, may be found on the cartridge as the HP ink is covered as long as indicated: For a copy of the HP Limited Warranty Statement, see the printed documentation that have been refilled, remanufactured, refurbished, misused, or tampered with ink cartridges ENWW This warranty does not cover HP ink cartridges that came with the printer. 44 Chapter...
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Match the color and icon of the printer, if unprotected, cartridges begin to the color and icon for each slot. See Replace ink cartridges on the cartridges reduces ink evaporation. ● Insert the cartridges into place. ● Align the printer for more information. ● If you are ready to replace it again as soon as possible. Outside...
Match the color and icon of the printer, if unprotected, cartridges begin to the color and icon for each slot. See Replace ink cartridges on the cartridges reduces ink evaporation. ● Insert the cartridges into place. ● Align the printer for more information. ● If you are ready to replace it again as soon as possible. Outside...