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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