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HP Deskjet 2540 series Help

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Get to know the HP Deskjet 2540 series

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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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Print

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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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Paper basics

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Recommended papers for printing

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Load media

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Copy and scan

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Copy documents

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Scan to a computer

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Tips for copy success

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Tips for scan success

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Work with ink cartridges

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Check estimated ink levels

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Order ink supplies

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Choose right ink cartridges

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Section	Page
HP Deskjet 2540 series Help	5
Get to know the HP Deskjet 2540 series	7
Printer parts	8
Control panel features	9
Wireless settings	10
Status lights	11
Auto-Off	14
Print	15
Print documents	16
Print photos	18
Print envelopes	19
Print with HP wireless direct	20
Print from a wireless-capable mobile device	20
Print from a wireless-capable computer	21
Print using the maximum dpi	22
Tips for print success	23
Paper basics	25
Recommended papers for printing	26
Load media	28
Copy and scan	33
Copy documents	34
Scan to a computer	36
Tips for copy success	38
Tips for scan success	39
Work with ink cartridges	41
Check estimated ink levels	42
Order ink supplies	43
Choose right ink cartridges	44
Replace ink cartridges	45
Use single-cartridge mode	47
Cartridge warranty information	48
Tips for working with cartridges	49
Connectivity	51
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS – requires WPS router)	52
Traditional wireless connection (requires router)	53
USB connection (non-network connection)	55
Change from a USB connection to a wireless network	56
Connect wirelessly to the printer without a router	57
Tips for setting up and using a networked printer	58
Advanced printer management tools (for networked printers)	59
To open the embedded web server	59
About cookies	59
Solve a problem	61
Improve print quality	62
Clear paper jam	66
Unable to print	69
Clear print carriage	72
Identify a defective cartridge	73
Prepare trays	74
Resolve copy and scan issues	75
Printer failure	76
Ink cartridge problem	77
Older generation cartridges	79
Networking	80
HP support	81
Register printer	81
Support process	81
HP support by phone	81
Phone support period	82
Placing a call	82
Support phone numbers	82
After the phone support period	82
Additional warranty options	82
Technical information	83
Hewlett-Packard Company notices	84
Specifications	85
System requirements	85
Environmental specifications	85
Input tray capacity	85
Output tray capacity	86
Paper size	86
Paper weights	86
Print specifications	86
Copy specifications	86
Scan specifications	86
Print resolution	87
Power specifications	87
Cartridge yield	87
Acoustic information	87
Environmental product stewardship program	88
Eco-Tips	88
Paper use	88
Plastics	88
Material safety data sheets	89
Recycling program	89
HP inkjet supplies recycling program	89
Power consumption	89
Sleep mode	89
Disposal of waste equipment by users	90
Chemical substances	90
Toxic and hazardous substance table (China)	90
Restriction of hazardous substance (Ukraine)	90
Restriction of hazardous substance (India)	91
Regulatory notices	92
Regulatory model identification number	92
FCC statement	93
Notice to users in Korea	93
VCCI (Class B) compliance statement for users in Japan	93
Notice to users in Japan about the power cord	93
European Union Regulatory Notice	94
Declaration of conformity	96
Regulatory wireless statements	96
Exposure to radio frequency radiation	97
Notice to users in Brazil	97
Notice to users in Canada	98
Notice to users in Mexico	98
Notice to users in Taiwan	99
Wireless notice to users in Japan	99

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