NoteThe figure above shows the earlier version paper tray
assembly. Later version HP DeskJet 540 printers have an
envelope feed slot. See “Front View” for an HP DeskJet 540
printer with the envelope feed slot.
Printer Description
Model NumberStatusDescription
C2162AAvailableHP’s affordable high-quality monochrome printer with
optional color.
Front View
Front View of the HP DeskJet 540 printer
Access Door
Resume Button
Power Button
Print Cartridge Cradle
Card Guide
Paper Width Adjuster
Output Tray Assembly
IN Tray
Single Envelope Slot
Paper Length Adjuster
2184001B
Rear View
Rear View of the HP DeskJet 540 Printer
Power Module Socket
Interface Port
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Ordering Printer Options
The HP DeskJet 540 printer is the same for all countries. The power
module and the set of user’s documentation however, vary for the region’s
needs.
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Printer
Region or CountryPrinter Option NumberPower Module Number
1. For supplies and accessories, refer to “Accessories/Supplies and Accessories.”
2. For more power module information, refer to “Power Module Information.”
User
Documentation
Kit
Printer
Software
Kit
Language of
Documentation and
Printer Software
English
Items Included
Items Included with the HP DeskJet 540 Printer
1
Printer
Power Module
User’s Guide
Printer Software
Black Print Cartridge,
Part Number 51626A
1. See Ordering Printer Options for printer ordering information.
2. Refer to Power Modules for power module information.
3. See Ordering Printer Options for user documentation part numbers.
4. See Ordering Printer Options for printer driver part numbers. See Items Included for a listing of
software included with the printer.
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3
4
2184046
NoteThe color print cartridge and the print cartridge storage
container are sold separately as a color kit. See Supplies
and Accessories for the color kit part number.
Software Included with the HP DeskJet 540 Printer
DescriptionPurpose
Printer Driver for Microsoft
Windows
HP DeskJet Status MonitorMonitoring the printer status when using MS Windows 3.1.
TrueType FontsScalable Fonts for greater impact when using MS Windows
HP DeskJet 540 Control Panel
for DOS
Hewlett-Packard’s printer driver for MS Windows 3.1.
3.1.
Access to HP DeskJet 540 printer features when using DOS
applications.
NoteFor more printer driver information, see “Printer Driver
Information.”
Fonts Included
The HP DeskJet 540 printer is shipped with the following internal fonts:
Available Internal Fonts (Portrait and Landscape Modes)
Available Point Sizes
Internal Font
Courier Upright6, 12, and 24 Point5, 10, 16.67, and 20 CPI
Courier Italic6, 12, and 24 Point5, 10, and 20 CPI
Letter Gothic6, 12, and 24 Point6, 12, and 24 CPI
Letter Gothic4.75, 9.5, and 19 Point16.67 CPI
Letter Gothic Italic6, 12, and 24 Point6, 12, and 24 CPI
CG Times5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 12, and 14 PointProportional Spacing
CG Times Italic5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 12, and 14 PointProportional Spacing
Univers5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 12, and 14 PointProportional Spacing
Univers Italic5, 6, 10, and 12 PointProportional Spacing
(Character Height)
Available Pitches
(Horizontal Spacing)
NoteAll fonts listed are available in portrait and landscape modes.
TrueType Fonts Included
Symbol Sets
PC-8Roman-8Danish/Norwegian (60)
PC-8 Danish/NorwegianPC-8 TurkishANSI/ASCII (06)
United Kingdom (04)French (69)German (21)
Italian (15)Spanish (17)Swedish (11)
PC-850 MultilingualPC-852 Latin 21 Latin 1 (EMCA-94)
Legal2 Latin 29 Latin 5
Additional Fonts in Region Specific Printers
Some HP DeskJet 540 printers contain flash memory. Flash memory
provides the capability to install fonts and symbol sets for specific regions.
The following figure shows how to identify printers with flash memory by
observing the serial number label on the back of the printer.
Identifying Printers with Flash Memory
With Flash Memory
No Flash Memory
To identify a printer with flash memory, look for the lightning bolt symbol on
the serial number label located on the back of the printer. The flash font
code found directly below the lightning bolt can be used to identify the
language of fonts downloaded into flash memory. Use the following tables
to identify the fonts and symbol set(s) loaded into flash memory.
Flash Fonts Information
Fonts and Symbol Sets for Flash Codes
Name of Font and
Flash Codes
ARBArabicSaudi ArabiaC2162A ARG
ARBArabicMiddle East/ArabicC2162A ARU
ARBArabicN. Africa, Jordan,
1. Color kits include a color print cartridge and a print cartridge storage container. Refer to Color
Kit Information.
Color Kit Information
Color Kit
2162615
The optional Color Kit which includes a color print cartridge and a print
cartridge storage container, provides color output printing capability from
an HP DeskJet 540 printer. The printer comes from the factory as color
capable, it does not require any modifications. Color features, however,
need to be turned on in the printer driver dialog box in MS Windows. For
more information, refer to the HP DeskJet 540 printer user’s
documentation, or to “Printer Driver Information/MS Windows.”
Notes
The print cartridge storage container will hold one black or
one color print cartridge. To obtain maximum print quality and
print cartridge life, always store the open print cartridge that is
not in the printer in the print cartridge storage container.
When printing a color page with the color print cartridge, you
cannot print true black. The printer will print composite black,
made up of cyan, magenta, and yellow inks.
MS DOS 3.3 or Greater
MS Windows 3.1
2 MB of RAM
10 MB of Free Hard Disk Space
EGA Monitor or Greater
Configuring the Printer
The HP DeskJet 540 printer does not have any DIP switches. All printer
configuration is accomplished using the printer driver for MS Windows or
the HP DeskJet 540 Control Panel for DOS. Refer to “Printer Driver
Information” to learn more about printer settings in DOS and MS Windows.
Installing the Printer Software
Installing Printer Software
CategoryTask or Information
Minimum RequirementsMicrosoft Windows 3.1
Microsoft DOS, Version 3.3 through 6.x
Intel 286™ or better processor
At Least 2 MB or Memory (RAM)
At Least 10 MB of free Hard Disk Space
EGA or Better Monitor
Installing the Printer Driver for Microsoft
Windows
Installing the DOS Printer Software
1. Close any screen saver or other software
programs that are open and running in the
background.
2. Insert Installation Disk #1 into the
computer’s floppy disk drive.
3. Click File in the menu bar off the Program
Manager window.
4. Choose Run in the File menu. The Run
dialog box appears.
5. In the Command Line box, type your
computer’s floppy disk drive designator
followed by HPSETUP. (For example,
A:\HPSETUP).
6. Click OK.
7. Follow the instructions on the screen.
1. Close any screen saver or other software
programs that are open and running in the
background.
2. Insert Installation Disk #2 into the
computer’s disk drive.
3. At the DOS prompt (C:\), type the disk drive
designator followed by INSTALL. (For
example, A:\INSTALL).
4. Press the Enter key.
5. Follow the instructions on screen.
NotesIncreasing system RAM may improve printing performance.
For more information, refer to “Printer Driver Information.”
For a complete description of your printer’s interface, see
“Printer Interface Information.”
Product Performance Specifications
DOS Print Speed and Resolution Specifications
CategoryEconoFastNormalBest
Black Print Speed240 CPS167 CPS55 CPS
Color Print SpeedDocument Dependent
Resolution (Text)300 X 300 DPI600 X 300 DPI600 X 300 DPI
Resolution (Graphics)See DOS Graphics
Resolution
MS Windows Print Speed and Resolution Specifications
CategoryEconoFastNormalBest
Black Print Speed3 PPM2 PPM1 PPM
Color Print Speed1.5 MPP2.5 MPP4 MPP
Resolution (Text)300 X 300 DPI600 X 300 DPI600 X 300 DPI
Resolution (Graphics)300 X 300 DPI600 X 300 DPI600 X 300 DPI
CPS = Characters Per Second
PPM = Pages Per Minute
MPP = Minutes Per Page
DPI = Addressable Dots Per Inch
Programming Command SetHP PCL Level III Plus
Available Internal Symbol SetsPC-8, Roman-8, Danish/Norwegian (60), United
Kingdom (04), French (69), German (21), Italian (15),
Spanish (17), Swedish (11), 1 Latin 1 (ECMA 94), 2
Latin 2, 9 Latin 5, PC-8 D/N (Danish/Norwegian), PC-8
Turkish, PC-850 (Multilingual), PC-852 Latin 2, ASCII
(06), and Legal
Software CompatibilityMS Windows v3.1
Most DOS Applications (Application Dependent)
OS/2 2.0 and 2.1
Windows Applications Under OS/2
Fonts SupportedTrueType and ATM Scalable Fonts
TrueType Fonts Included with PrinterArial® Black, CG Goudy Old Style, CG Goudy Old
Roundhand, and PL Benguiat Frisky
Built-In Internal FontsRefer to General/Fonts Included
1. The printer driver is not compatible with MS Windows 3.0.
2. Unlike MS Windows, DOS applications require separate drivers for each application. Call the
software vendor for the latest printer driver information.
3. The OS/2 driver for HP DeskJet printers is developed, supported and available from IBM.
4. Use the printer driver for Microsoft Windows when running MS Windows applications from
OS/2.
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Paper Handling Specifications
Paper Handling Capabilities
CategorySpecification
Paper GrainLong grain only
Supported Media Sizes
US Letter
US Legal
Executive
ISO & JIS A4
ISO & JIS A5
B5-JIS
User Defined
Width
Length
Supported Envelope Sizes
US No. 10 Envelope
European DL Envelope
European C6 Envelope
Supported Index Card Sizes
US Size
US Size
European A6 Card
Japanese Hagaki Postcard
Media Weight
Paper
Envelopes
Index Cards
IN Tray CapacityUp to 100 Sheets (<1/2 in.)
Envelope Feeder CapacityUp to 20 Envelopes (<1/2 in.)
Card CapacityUp to 30 Cards
OUT Tray CapacityUp to 50 Sheets
1. To minimize print skew, use envelopes with rectangular flaps rather than triangular flaps.
2. Envelope capacity is dependent on the manufacturer, type of envelope, and its construction.
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8 1/2 in. X 11 in. (216 mm X 279 mm)
8 1/2 in. X 14 in. (216 mm X 356 mm)
7 1/4 in. X 10 1/2 in. (184mm X 267 mm)
(210 mm X 297 mm)
(148.5 mm X 210 mm)
(182 mm X 257 mm)
5 in. to 8 1/2 in. (127 mm to 216 mm)
5.83 in. to 14 in. (148 mm to 356 mm)
4 1/8 in. X 9 1/2 in.
(110 mm X 220 mm)
(114 mm X 162 mm)
4 in. X 6 in. (81.6 mm X 152.4 mm)
5 in. X 8 in. (127 mm X 203.2 mm)
(105 mm X 148.5 mm)
(100 mm X 148 mm)
16 to 36 lb (60 to 135 g/m2)
20 to 24 lb (75 to 90 g/m2)
29 to 53 lb (110 to 200 g/m2),
61 to 110 lb Index, 8.5 pt Maximum
NoteThe HP DeskJet 540 printer works well with most types of
paper although variables in paper composition may affect
print quality and paper handling. Bond paper, such as
letterhead gives excellent quality. Paper should be tested to
ensure best performance.
Printable Area Specifications
US Paper and Transparency Sizes
U.S. Executive
7.25" x 10.5"
U.S. Letter
8.5" x 11"
U.S. Legal
8.5" x 14"
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US Paper and Transparency Printable Area, DOS, Black
(Portrait)
Types
and SizesMargins
U.S. Executive
71/4 X 10 1/2 in.
(184.1 mm X 266.7 mm)
U. S. Letter
8 1/2 in. X 11 in.
(215.9 mm X 279.4 mm)
U. S. Legal
8 1/2 in. X 14 in.
(215.9 mm X 355.6 mm)
Top Margin0.00 in.
Bottom Margin0.46 in.
Left & Right Margins0.25 in.
Printable Area6.75 X 10.04 in.
Top Margin0.00 in.
Bottom Margin0.46 in.
Left & Right Margins0.25 in.
Printable Area8.00 in. X 10. 54 in.
Top Margin0.00 in.
Bottom Margin0.46 in.
Left & Right Margins0.25 in.
Printable Area8.00 in. X 13. 54 in.
DOS Black
Printing
(0.0 mm)
(11.7 mm)
(6.3 mm)
(171.5 mm X 255.0 mm)
(0.0 mm)
(11.7 mm)
(6.3 mm)
(203.2 mm X 267.7 mm)
(0.0 mm)
(11.7 mm)
(6.3 mm)
(203.2 mm X 343.9 mm)
US Paper and Transparency Printable Area, DOS, Color
(Portrait)
Types
and SizesMargins
U.S. Executive
71/4 X 10 1/2 in.
(184.1 mm X 266.7 mm)
U. S. Letter
8 1/2 in. X 11 in.
(215.9 mm X 279.4 mm)
U. S. Legal
8 1/2 in. X 14 in.
(215.9 mm X 355.6 mm)
Top Margin0.00 in.
Bottom Margin0.59 in.
Left & Right Margins0.25 in.
Printable Area6.75 X 9.91 in.
Top Margin0.00 in.
Bottom Margin0.59 in.
Left & Right Margins0.25 in.
Printable Area8.00 in. X 10. 41 in.
Top Margin0.00 in.
Bottom Margin0.59 in.
Left & Right Margins0.25 in.
Printable Area8.00 in. X 13. 41 in.
DOS Color
Printing
(0.0 mm)
(14.9 mm)
(6.3 mm)
(171.5 mm X 251.7 mm)
(0.0 mm)
(14.9 mm)
(6.3 mm)
(203.2 mm X 264.4 mm)
(0.0 mm)
(14.9 mm)
(6.3 mm)
(203.2 mm X 340.6 mm)
US Paper and Transparency Printable Area, MS Windows,
Black and Color (Portrait)
Types
and SizesMargins
U.S. Executive
71/4 X 10 1/2 in.
(184.1 mm X 266.7 mm)
U. S. Letter
8 1/2 in. X 11 in.
(215.9 mm X 279.4 mm)
U. S. Legal
8 1/2 in. X 14 in.
(215.9 mm X 355.6 mm)
Top Margin0.17 in.
Bottom Margin0.67 in.
Left & Right Margins0.25 in.
Printable Area6.75 X 9.66 in.
Top Margin0.17 in.
Bottom Margin0.67 in.
Left & Right Margins0.25 in.
Printable Area8.00 in. X 10. 16 in.
Top Margin0.17 in.
Bottom Margin0.67 in.
Left & Right Margins0.25 in.
Printable Area8.00 in. X 13. 16 in.
MS Windows
Black and Color Printing
(4.2 mm)
(17.0 mm)
(6.3 mm)
(171.5 mm X 245.4 mm)
(4.2 mm)
(17.0 mm)
(6.3 mm)
(203.2 mm X 258.1 mm)
(4.2 mm)
(17.0 mm)
(6.3 mm)
(203.2 mm X 334.3 mm)
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1. The printable region can be modified by changing the DESKJET.INI file in MS Windows.
A4, A5, and B5 Sizes
A5
148mm x 210mm
A4
210mm x 297mm
B5
182mm x 257mm
A4, A5, and B5 Printable Area, DOS, Black (Portrait)
Types and SizesMarginsDOS Black Printing
ISO & JIS A4
8.27 in. X 11.69 in.
(210.0 mm X 297.0 mm)
Top Margin0.00 in.
(0.0 mm)
Bottom Margin0.46 in.
(11.7 mm)
Left & Right Margins0.13 in.
(3.2 mm)
Printable Area8.00 in. X 11.23 in.
(203.2 mm X 285.3 mm)
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ISO & JIS A5
5.83 in. X 8.27 in.
(148 mm X 210 mm)
JIS B5
7.17 in. X 10.12 in.
(182 mm X 257 mm)
Top Margin0.00 in.
(0.0 mm)
Bottom Margin0.71 in.
(18.0 mm)
Left & Right Margins0.13 in.
(3.2 mm)
Printable Area5.58 in. 7.56 in.
(141.6 mm X 192.0 mm)
Top Margin0.00 in.
(0.0 mm)
Bottom Margin0.46 in.
(11.7 mm)
Left & Right Margins0.17 in.
(4.2 mm)
Printable Area6.83 in. X 9.66 in.
(173.6 mm X 245.4 mm)
A4, A5, and B5 Printable Area, DOS, Color (Portrait)
Types and SizesMarginsDOS Color Printing
ISO & JIS A4
8.27 in. X 11.69 in.
(210.0 mm X 297.0 mm)
Top Margin0.00 in.
(0.0 mm)
Bottom Margin0.59 in.
(14.9 mm)
Left & Right Margins0.13 in.
(3.2 mm)
Printable Area8.00 in. X 11.10 in.
(203.2 mm X 282.0 mm)
ISO & JIS A5
5.83 in. X 8.27 in.
(148 mm X 210 mm)
JIS B5
7.17 in. X 10.12 in.
(182 mm X 257 mm)
Top Margin0.00 in.
(0.0 mm)
Bottom Margin0.84 in.
(21.3 mm)
Left & Right Margins0.13 in.
(3.2 mm)
Printable Area5.58 in. 7.43 in.
(141.6 mm X 188.7 mm)
Top Margin0.00 in.
(0.0 mm)
Bottom Margin0.59 in.
(14.9 mm)
Left & Right Margins0.17 in.
(4.2 mm)
Printable Area6.83 in. X 9.53 in.
(173.6 mm X 242.1 mm)
A4, A5, and B5 Printable Area, MS Windows, Black and Color
(Portrait)
Types
and SizesMargins
ISO & JIS A4
8.27 in. X 11.69 in.
(210.0 mm X 297.0 mm)
ISO & JIS A5
5.83 in. X 8.27 in.
(148 mm X 210 mm)
JIS B5
7.17 in. X 10.12 in.
(182 mm X 257 mm)
1. The printable region can be modified by changing the DESKJET.INI file in MS Windows.
Top Margin0.17 in.
Bottom Margin0.67 in.
Left & Right Margins0.19 in.
Printable Area7.89 in. X 10.86 in.
Top Margin0.17 in.
Bottom Margin0.84 in.
Left & Right Margins0.13 in.
Printable Area5.58 in. 7.27 in.
Top Margin0.17 in.
Bottom Margin0.59 in.
Left & Right Margins0.17 in.
Printable Area6.83 in. X 9.36 in.
Black and Color Printing
MS Windows
(4.2 mm)
(17.0 mm)
(4.8 mm)
(200.0 mm X 275.7 mm)
(4.2 mm)
(21.3 mm)
(3.2 mm)
(141.6 mm X 184.7 mm)
(4.2 mm)
(14.9 mm)
(4.2 mm)
(173.6 mm X 237.7 mm)
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Card Stock Sizes
U.S. Card
4" x 6"
U.S. Card
5" x 8"
A6 Card
105mm x
148mm
Japanese
Hagaki
Postcard
100mm x
148mm
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