Traditional wireless connection (requires router)
To connect the HP Deskjet 2540 series to an integrated wireless WLAN 802.11 network, you will
need the following:
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A wireless 802.11b/g/n network that includes a wireless router or access point.
NOTE:
The HP Deskjet 2540 series only supports connections using 2.4GHz.
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A desktop computer or laptop with either wireless networking support, or a network interface
card (NIC). The computer must be connected to the wireless network that you intend to install
the HP Deskjet 2540 series on.
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Network name (SSID).
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WEP key or WPA Passphrase (if needed).
To connect the printer
1.
Insert the printer software CD in the computer CD-ROM drive.
NOTE:
Do not connect the USB cable to the printer until you are prompted to do so.
2.
Follow the on-screen instructions.
When you are prompted, connect the product to the computer by selecting Wireless in the
Connection Options screen. Follow the on-screen prompts to enter your wireless network
settings. The printer will attempt to connect to the network. If the connection fails, follow the
prompts to correct the problem, and then try again.
3.
When the setup is finished, you will be prompted to disconnect the USB cable and test the
wireless network connection. Once the printer connects successfully to the network, you will not
need USB cable when installing the printer on the subsequent computers. Instead, the printer
name will appear in the network list and you can select it directly.
Connect a new printer
If you have not connected the printer to your computer, or you want to connect another new printer of
the same model to your computer, you can use the Connect a new printer function to set up the
connection.
NOTE:
Use this method if you have already installed the printer software.
1.
Depending on your operating system, do one of the following:
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Windows 8: On the Start screen, right-click an empty area on the screen, click All Apps on
the app bar.
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Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP: From the computer desktop, click Start,
select All Programs, click HP, click HP Deskjet 2540 series.
2.
Click Printer Setup & Software.
3.
Select Connect a new printer. Follow the on-screen instructions.
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Change network settings
This method is available if you have already installed the printer software.
NOTE:
This method requires a USB cable. Do not connect the USB cable until prompted to do so.
1.
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 on
the app bar.
●
Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP: From the computer desktop, click Start,
select All Programs, click HP, click HP Deskjet 2540 series.
2.
Click Printer Setup & Software.
3.
Select Reconfigure Wireless Settings. Follow the on-screen instructions.
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