HP 2540 Instruction manual
HP Deskjet 2540 All-in-One series
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 ......................................................................................................................................... 24
5 Copy and scan ................................................................................................................................................ 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
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Replace ink cartridges ........................................................................................................................ 41
Use single-cartridge mode ................................................................................................................. 43
Cartridge warranty information ........................................................................................................... 44
Tips for working with cartridges .......................................................................................................... 45
7 Connectivity .................................................................................................................................................... 47
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS – requires WPS router) ........................................................................ 48
Traditional wireless connection (requires router) ............................................................................... 49
USB connection (non-network connection) ........................................................................................ 51
Change from a USB connection to a wireless network ...................................................................... 52
Connect wirelessly to the printer without a router .............................................................................. 53
Tips for setting up and using a networked printer .............................................................................. 54
Advanced printer management tools (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
Environmental product stewardship program ..................................................................................... 84
Regulatory notices .............................................................................................................................. 88
Index ................................................................................................................................................................... 97
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1 HP Deskjet 2540 series Help
Learn how to use your HP Deskjet 2540 series
Printer parts on page 4
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Control panel features on page 5
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Load media on page 24
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Copy documents on page 30
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Scan to a computer on page 32
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Print on page 11
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Replace ink cartridges on page 41
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Clear paper jam on page 62
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Check estimated ink levels on page 38
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Printer parts
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Control panel features
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Wireless settings
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Status lights
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Auto-Off
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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.
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Control panel features
Feature Description
1 On button: Turns the printer on or off. When the printer is off, a minimal amount of power is
2 Cancel button: Stops the current operation.
3 Wireless status light and button: Blue light indicates a wireless connection. Press the button
4 Wireless Direct status light and button: White light indicates the status of HP wireless direct.
5 Start Copy Black button: Starts a black-and-white copy job. Acts as a resume button after
6 Start Copy Color button: Starts a color copy job. Acts as a resume button after resolving print
7 Attention light: Indicates that there is a paper jam, the printer is out of paper, or some event
8 Cartridge lights: Indicates low ink or ink cartridge problems.
9 Control panel display: Indicates the number of copies, media error, and wireless status.
still used. To completely remove power, turn off the printer, then unplug the power cord.
to turn on or off the printer wireless capabilities. Press and hold the button for more than 3
seconds until light blinks to start Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) push button mode.
Press the button to turn on or off HP wireless direct.
resolving print problems.
problems.
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Wireless settings
Press the Wireless button to turn on the printer wireless capabilities.
If the printer has an active connection to a wireless network, the wireless light will be on solid
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blue. In the mean time, the printer display will show the wireless icon and signal bar.
If wireless is turned off, the wireless light will be off.
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If wireless is enabled (wireless radio on) and you do not have a wireless connection, the wireless
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light will be blinking. In the mean time, the display screen shows the wireless strength indicator.
How do I? Instructions
Print network configuration page.
The network configuration page will display the network
status, hostname, network name, and more.
Print wireless network test report.
The wireless network test report will display the diagnostics
results for the status of the wireless network, wireless signal
strength, detected networks, and more.
Restore network settings to default settings. Press the Wireless button and the Cancel button from the
Turn wireless on or off. Press the Wireless button from the printer control panel.
Establish a WPS connection.
Press the Wireless button and the Start Copy Black button
from the printer control panel at the same time.
Press the Wireless button and the Start Copy Black button
from the printer control panel at the same time.
printer control panel at the same time, and then hold them for
5 seconds.
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS – requires WPS router)
on page 48
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Status lights
When the printert is turned on, the On button light will be lit. When the printer is processing a job, the
On button light will be blinking. Additional blinking lights signal errors that you can resolve. See below
to learn about blinking lights and what to do.
Light behavior Cause and Solution
Attention light is blinking.
Attention light and both cartridge lights are blinking.
Both cartridge lights are blinking.
Output tray closed when printing is attempted.
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Open the output tray.
Scanner is not working.
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Turn off and turn on the printer.
If the problem persists, contact HP. The printer still prints
even if the scanner is not working.
Cartridge access door is open.
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Close the cartridge access door. For more information,
Prepare trays on page 70.
see
Cartridge access door is open and one or more ink
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cartridges are in error state.
Remove and reinsert the ink cartridges and then close
the cartridge access door.
Cartridge carriage inside the printer has stalled.
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Open the cartridge access door and make sure the
carriage is not obstructed. Move the carriage to the
right, close the cartridge access door, and then press
any button, except Cancel, to resume. See
carriage on page 68 for more information.
Both cartridges are missing, do not have the tape removed,
may be very low on ink, or defective.
Clear print
Install missing cartridges, remove the pink tape from the
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cartridges, or replace the defective cartridges. For more
information, see Replace ink cartridges on page 41.
If the print quality is poor, consider replacing the ink
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cartridge. For more information, see
cartridges on page 41.
Determine if ink cartridges are defective. For more
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information, see
on page 69.
Identify a defective cartridge
Replace ink
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Light behavior Cause and Solution
One cartridge light is blinking.
The media error indicator and Attention light are blinking.
Both cartridge lights are solid on.
Blinking cartridge light indicates that corresponding cartridge
has a problem. Cartridge may be improperly installed,
incompatible, or very low on ink.
If you see a message on your computer screen, refer to
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the message for more information about the problem.
If there is no message on your computer screen, try
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removing and reinserting the ink cartridge.
Confirm that you are using the correct HP ink cartridge
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for your printer.
If the print quality is poor, consider replacing the ink
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cartridge. For more information, see
cartridges on page 41.
There is no paper, or paper is not feeding.
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Load paper, then press any button, except Cancel, to
resume printing. For more information, see
on page 24.
There is a paper jam.
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Clear a paper jam. Load paper, then press any button,
except Cancel, to resume printing. For more information
about how to clear a paper jam, see Clear paper jam
on page 62.
Both cartridges are low on ink and will need to be replaced
soon.
Replace ink
Load media
One cartridge light is solid on.
Continue to print using the remaining ink cartridges.
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Also, the quality of printed documents might be
affected.
If the print quality is poor, consider replacing the ink
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cartridges. For more information, see
cartridges on page 41.
One corresponding cartridge is low on ink and will need
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to be replaced soon.
Continue to print using the remaining ink cartridge.
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Also, the quality of printed documents might be
affected.
If the print quality is poor, consider replacing the
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ink cartridge. For more information, see
ink cartridges on page 41.
One corresponding cartridge still has the tape on, is
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missing, or is counterfeit.
Install the ink cartridge, or remove the pink tape
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from the ink cartridge, or replace the defective ink
Replace ink
Replace
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Light behavior Cause and Solution
On button light, Wireless status light, Wireless Direct status
light, letter “E”, the media error indicator, the wireless
strength indicator, Attention light, and both cartridge lights
are blinking.
Wireless status light is blinking and the signal bar is cycling.
cartridge. For more information, see
cartridges on page 41.
Determine if the ink cartridge is defective. For
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more information, see
on page 69.
If the ink cartridge is counterfeit, replace the
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corresponding ink cartridge with an original HP ink
cartridge, or press any button, except the Cancel
button, to resume printing.
The printer is in an error state.
To exist the error state, reset the printer.
1. Turn printer off.
2. Unplug the power cord.
3. Wait a minute, plug power cord back in.
4. Turn on the printer.
If the problem persists, contact HP.
The printer is establishing a wireless network
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connection.
WPS is in progress.
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Identify a defective cartridge
Replace ink
Wireless status light is blinking and the wireless strength
indicator is solid on.
Wireless status light and the wireless strength indicator are
blinking.
There is no wireless signal.
Make sure your wireless router or access point is
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powered on.
Move the printer closer to the wireless router.
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The printer has a problem establishing the wireless network,
an error occurs or overlap session is detected when using
WPS.
Turn off wireless by pressing the Wireless button to clear the
error.
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Auto-Off
Auto-Off is automatically enabled by default when you turn on the printer. When Auto-Off is enabled,
the printer will automatically turn off after 2 hours of inactivity to help reduce energy use. Auto-Off
turns the printer off completely, so you must use the On button to turn the printer back on. For printer
models with wireless or Ethernet network capability, Auto-Off is automatically disabled when the
printer establishes a wireless or Ethernet network connection. Even when Auto-Off is disabled, the
printer enters Sleep mode after 5 minutes of inactivity to help reduce energy use.
You can change the Auto-Off setting from the printer software.
To change Auto-Off setting
1. Depending on your operating system, do one of the following to open the printer software:
Windows 8: On the Start screen, right-click an empty area on the screen, click All Apps on
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the app bar, and then click the icon with the printer's name.
Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP: From the computer desktop, click Start,
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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 access the
printer toolbox.
3. In the printer toolbox, click Advanced Settings, and then follow the on-screen instructions.
Once you change the setting, the printer maintains the setting that you choose.
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3Print
This section contains the following topics:
Print documents
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Print photos
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Print envelopes
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Print with HP wireless direct
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Print using the maximum dpi
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Tips for print success
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Print documents
Load paper
1. Make sure the output tray is open.
2. Make sure you have paper loaded in the input tray.
To print a document
1. From your software, click the Print button.
2. Make sure your printer is selected.
3. Click the button that opens the Properties dialog box.
Depending on your software application, this button might be called Properties, Options, Printer
Setup, Printer Properties, Printer, or Preferences.
4. Select the appropriate options.
On the Layout tab, select Portrait or Landscape orientation.
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On the Paper/Quality tab of the print driver, select the appropriate paper type and print
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quality from the Media drop-down list.
Click Advanced to select the appropriate paper size from the Paper Size drop-down list.
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5. Click OK to close the Properties dialog box.
6. Click Print or OK to begin printing.
To print on both sides of the page
1. From your software, click the Print button.
2. Make sure your printer is selected.
3. Click the button that opens the Properties dialog box.
Depending on your software application, this button might be called Properties, Options, Printer
Setup, Printer Properties, Printer, or Preferences.
4. Select the appropriate options.
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On the Layout tab, select Portrait or Landscape orientation.
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On the Paper/Quality tab, select the appropriate paper type and print quality from the Media
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drop-down list.
Click Advanced to select the appropriate paper size from the Paper Size drop-down list.
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5. On the Layout tab, select an appropriate option from the Print on Both Sides Manually drop-
down list.
6. Click OK to print.
7. After the even numbered pages of the document have been printed, remove the document from
the output tray.
8. Follow the on-screen instructions, reload the paper in the input tray with the blank side up and
top of page down, and then click Continue.
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Print photos
Load photo paper
1. Make sure the output tray is open.
2. Remove all paper from the input tray, and then load the photo paper with side to be printed on
facing up.
To print a photo on photo paper
1. On the File menu in your software, click Print.
2. Make sure your printer is selected.
3. Click the button that opens the Properties dialog box.
Depending on your software application, this button might be called Properties, Options, Printer
Setup, Printer Properties, Printer, or Preferences.
4. Select the appropriate options.
On the Layout tab, select Portrait or Landscape orientation.
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On the Paper/Quality tab of the print driver, select the appropriate paper type and print
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quality from the Media drop-down list.
Click Advanced to select the appropriate paper size from the Paper Size drop-down list.
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NOTE: For maximum dpi resolution, go to the Paper/Quality tab and select Photo Paper, Best
Quality from the Media drop-down list. Then go to the Advanced tab and select Yes from the
Print in Max DPI drop-down list. If you want to print Max DPI in grayscale, select High Quality
Grayscale from the Print in Grayscale drop-down list.
5. Click OK to return to the Properties dialog box.
6. Click OK, and then click Print or OK in the Print dialog box.
NOTE: After the printing is finished, remove unused photo paper from the input tray. Store the photo
paper so it does not start to curl, which could reduce the quality of your printout.
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Print envelopes
You can load one or more envelopes into the input tray of the HP Deskjet 2540 series. Do not use
shiny or embossed envelopes or envelopes that have clasps or windows.
NOTE: For specific details on how to format text for printing on envelopes, consult the help files in
your word application.
Load envelopes
1. Make sure the output tray is open.
2. Slide the paper-width guide all the way to the left.
3. Place the envelopes in the right side of the tray. The side to be printed on should face up.
4. Push the envelopes into the printer until they stop.
5. Slide the paper-width guide firmly against the edge of the envelopes.
To print an envelope
1. On the File menu in your software, click Print.
2. Make sure your printer is selected.
3. Click the button that opens the Properties dialog box.
Depending on your software application, this button might be called Properties, Options, Printer
Setup, Printer Properties, Printer, or Preferences.
4. Select the appropriate options.
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5. Click OK, and then click Print or OK in the Print dialog box.
On the Layout tab, select Portrait or Landscape orientation.
On the Paper/Quality tab 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 Paper Size drop-down list.
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Print with HP wireless direct
With HP wireless direct, you can print wirelessly from a computer, smart phone, tablet, or other
wireless-capable device—without connecting to an existing wireless network.
When using HP wireless direct, note the following guidelines:
Make sure your computer or mobile device has the necessary software:
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If you are using a computer, make sure you have installed the printer software provided with the
printer.
If you are using a mobile device, make sure you have installed a compatible printing app. For
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more information about mobile printing, visit
mobile_printing_apps.html.
Make sure HP wireless direct is turned on in the printer and, if necessary, security is enabled.
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For more information, see
Up to five computers and mobile devices can use the same HP wireless direct connection.
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HP wireless direct can be used while the printer is also connected to a computer using USB
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cable or to a network using a wireless connection.
HP wireless direct cannot be used to connect a computer, mobile device, or printer to the
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Internet.
Connect wirelessly to the printer without a router on page 53.
www.hp.com/global/us/en/eprint/
Click here to go online for more information.
NOTE: At this time, these websites might not be available in all languages.
This section contains the following topics:
Print from a wireless-capable mobile device
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Print from a wireless-capable computer
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Print from a wireless-capable mobile device
Make sure you have installed a compatible printing app on your mobile device. For more information,
www.hp.com/global/us/en/eprint/mobile_printing_apps.html.
visit
1. Make sure you have turned on HP wireless direct on the printer. For more information, see
Connect wirelessly to the printer without a router on page 53.
2. Turn on the Wi-Fi connection on your mobile device. For more information, see the
documentation provided with the mobile device.
NOTE: If your mobile device does not support Wi-Fi, you are not able to use HP wireless
direct.
3. From the mobile device, connect to a new network. Use the process you normally use to
connect to a new wireless network or hotspot. Choose the HP wireless direct name from the list
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of wireless networks shown such as HP-Print-**-Deskjet 2540 series (where ** are the unique
characters to identify your printer).
If HP wireless direct is turned on with security, enter the password when prompted.
4. Print your document.
Print from a wireless-capable computer
1. Make sure you have turned on HP wireless direct on the printer. For more information, see
Connect wirelessly to the printer without a router on page 53 for more information.
2. Turn on the computer's Wi-Fi connection. For more information, see the documentation provided
with the computer.
NOTE: If your computer does not support Wi-Fi, you are not able to use HP wireless direct.
3. From the computer, connect to a new network. Use the process you normally use to connect to
a new wireless network or hotspot. Choose the HP wireless direct name from the list of wireless
networks shown such as HP-Print-**-Deskjet 2540 series (where ** are the unique characters to
identify your printer).
If HP wireless direct is turned on with security, enter the password when prompted.
4. Proceed to step 5 if the printer has been installed and connected to the computer over a wireless
network. If the printer has been installed and connected to your computer with a USB cable,
follow the steps below to install the printer software using the HP wireless direct connection.
a. Depending on your operating system, do one of the following:
Windows 8: On the Start screen, right-click an empty area on the screen, click All Apps
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on the app bar, and then click Printer Setup & Software.
Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP: From the computer desktop, click Start,
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select All Programs, click HP, click HP DESKJET 2540 series, and then click Printer
Setup & Software.
b. Select Connect New Printer.
c. When the Connection Options software screen appears, select Wireless.
Select HP DESKJET 2540 series from the list of detected printers.
d. Follow the on-screen instructions.
5. Print your document.
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Print using the maximum dpi
Use maximum dots per inch (dpi) to print high-quality, sharp images on the photo paper.
Printing in maximum dpi takes longer than printing with other settings and requires a large amount of
disk space.
To print in Maximum dpi mode
1. On the File menu in your software, click Print.
2. Make sure your printer is selected.
3. Click the button that opens the Properties dialog box.
Depending on your software application, this button might be called Properties, Options, Printer
Setup, Printer Properties, Printer, or Preferences.
4. Click the Paper/Quality tab.
5. From the Media drop-down list, must select Photo Paper, Best Quality to enable printing in
maximum dpi.
6. Click the Advanced button.
7. In the Printer Features area, select Yes from the Print in Max DPI drop-down list.
8. Select the appropriate paper size from the Paper Size drop-down list.
9. Click OK to close the advanced options.
10. Confirm Orientation on the Layout tab, and then click OK to print.
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Tips for print success
To print successfully, the HP ink cartridges should be functioning properly with sufficient ink, the
paper should be loaded correctly, and the print should have the appropriate settings. Print settings do
not apply to copying or scanning.
Ink tips
Use original HP ink cartridges.
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Install both the black and tri-color cartridges correctly.
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For more information, see
Check the estimated ink levels in the ink cartridges to make sure there is sufficient ink.
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For more information, see Check estimated ink levels on page 38.
If the print quality is not acceptable, see Improve print quality on page 58 for more information.
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Paper loading tips
Load a stack of paper (not just one page). All of the paper in the stack should be the same size
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and type to avoid a paper jam.
Load the paper with side to be printed on facing up.
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Ensure that paper loaded in the input tray lays flat and the edges are not bent or torn.
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Adjust the paper-width guide in the input tray to fit snugly against all paper. Make sure the
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paper-width guide does not bend the paper in the input tray.
For more information, see
Printer settings tips
On the Paper/Quality tab of the print driver, select the appropriate paper type and print quality
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from the Media drop-down list.
Replace ink cartridges on page 41.
Load media on page 24.
Select the appropriate paper size from the Paper Size drop-down list in the Advanced Options
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dialog box. Access the Advanced Options dialog box by clicking the Advanced button on the
Layout or Paper/Quality tab.
To change default print settings, click Print & Scan, and then click Set Preferences in the printer
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software.
Depending on your operating system, do one of the following to open the printer software:
Windows 8: On the Start screen, right-click an empty area on the screen, click All Apps on
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the app bar, and then click the icon with the printer's name.
Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP: From the computer desktop, click Start,
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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.
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From the Print in Grayscale drop-down menu, select Black Ink Only, then click the OK button.
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Notes
Original HP ink cartridges are designed and tested with HP printers and papers to help you
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easily produce great results, time after time.
NOTE: HP cannot guarantee the quality or reliability of non-HP supplies. Product service or
repairs required as a result of using a non-HP supply will not be covered under warranty.
If you believe the purchased original HP ink cartridges, go to:
www.hp.com/go/anticounterfeit
Ink level warnings and indicators provide estimates for planning purposes only.
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NOTE: When you receive a low-ink warning message, consider having a replacement ink
cartridge available to avoid possible printing delays. You do not need to replace the ink
cartridges until the print quality becomes unacceptable.
You can print your document on both sides of the paper.
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4Paper basics
You can load many different types and sizes of paper in the HP Printer, including letter or A4 paper,
photo paper, transparencies, and envelopes.
This section contains the following topics:
Recommended papers for printing
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Recommended papers for printing
If you want the best print quality, HP recommends using HP papers that are specifically designed for
the type of project you are printing.
Depending on your country/region, some of these papers might not be available.
ColorLok
HP recommends plain papers with the ColorLok logo for printing and copying of everyday
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documents. All papers with the ColorLok logo are independently tested to meet high standards
of reliability and print quality, and produce documents with crisp, vivid color, bolder blacks, and
dry faster than ordinary plain papers. Look for papers with the ColorLok logo in a variety of
weights and sizes from major paper manufacturers.
Photo printing
HP Premium Plus Photo Paper
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HP Premium Plus Photo Paper is HP’s highest-quality photo paper for your best photos. With
HP Premium Plus Photo Paper, you can print beautiful photos that are instant-dry so you can
share them right off the printer. It is available in several sizes, including A4, 8.5 x 11 inch, 4 x 6
inch (10 x 15 cm), 5 x 7 inch (13 x 18 cm), and 11 x 17 inch (A3), and in two finishes - glossy or
soft gloss (semi-gloss). Ideal for framing, displaying, or gifting your best photos and special
photo projects. HP Premium Plus Photo Paper delivers exceptional results with professional
quality and durability.
HP Advanced Photo Paper
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This thick photo paper features an instant-dry finish for easy handling without smudging. It
resists water, smears, fingerprints, and humidity. Your prints have a look and feel comparable to
a store-processed photo. It is available in several sizes, including A4, 8.5 x 11 inch, 10 x 15 cm
(4 x 6 inch), 13 x 18 cm (5 x 7 inch). It is acid-free for longer lasting documents.
HP Everyday Photo Paper
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Print colorful, everyday snapshots at a low cost, using paper designed for casual photo printing.
This affordable photo paper dries quickly for easy handling. Get sharp, crisp images when you
use this paper with any inkjet printer. It is available in glossy finish in several sizes, including A4,
8.5 x 11 inch, and 10 x 15 cm (4 x 6 inch). For longer-lasting photos, it is acid-free.
Business documents
HP Premium Presentation Paper or HP Professional Paper 120
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These papers are heavy two-sided matte papers perfect for presentation, proposals, reports,
and newsletters. They are heavyweight for an impressive look and feel.
HP Brochure Paper or HP Professional Paper 180
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These papers are glossy-coated or matte-coated on both sides for two-sided use. They are the
perfect choice for near-photographic reproductions and business graphics for report covers,
special presentations, brochures, mailers, and calendars.
Everyday printing
HP Bright White Inkjet Paper
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HP Bright White Inkjet Paper delivers high-contrast colors and sharp text. It is opaque enough
for two-sided color usage with no show-through, which makes it ideal for newsletters, reports,
and flyers. It features ColorLok Technology for less smearing, bolder blacks, and vivid colors.
HP Printing Paper
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HP Printing Paper is a high-quality multifunction paper. It produces documents that look and feel
more substantial than documents printed on standard multipurpose or copy paper. It features
ColorLok Technology for less smearing, bolder blacks, and vivid colors. It is acid-free for longer
lasting documents.
HP Office Paper
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HP Office Paper is a high-quality multifunction paper. It is suitable for copies, drafts, memos, and
other everyday documents. It features ColorLok Technology for less smearing, bolder blacks,
and vivid colors. It is acid-free for longer lasting documents.
HP Office Recycled Paper
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Special projects
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HP Office Recycled Paper is a high-quality multifunction paper made with 30% recycled fiber. It
features ColorLok Technology for less smearing, bolder blacks and vivid colors.
HP Iron-On Transfers
HP Iron-on Transfers (for light or white fabrics) are the ideal solution for creating custom T-shirts
from your digital photos.
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Load media
Select a paper size to continue.
Load full-size paper
1. Raise the input tray.
2. Lower the output tray and pull out the output tray extender.
3. Slide the paper-width guide to the left.
4. Insert a stack of paper into the input tray with the short edge forward and the print side up, and
slide the stack of paper down until it stops.
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5. Slide the paper-width guide to the right until it stops at the edge of paper.
Load small-size paper
1. Raise the input tray.
2. Lower the output tray and pull out the output tray extender.
3. Slide the paper-width guide to the left.
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4. Insert a stack of photo paper with the short edge down and the print side up, and slide the stack
5. Slide the paper-width guide to the right until it stops at the edge of paper.
Load envelopes
1. Raise the input tray.
of paper forward until it stops.
2. Lower the output tray and pull out the output tray extender.
3. Slide the paper-width guide to the left and remove all paper from the input tray
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