HP Deskjet 2540 User Manual

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...

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,...

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.
●Install both the black and tri-color cartridges correctly.
For more information, see Replace ink cartridges on page 41.
●Check the estimated ink levels in the ink cartridges to make sure there is...

Notes
●Original HP ink cartridges are designed and tested with HP printers and papers to help you
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....

4 Paper 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
●Load media
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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
documents. All papers with the ColorLok logo are independently tested to meet high standards
of reliability and print quality, and produce documents with crisp,...

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
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...

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
of paper forward until it stops.
5.Slide the paper-width guide to the right until it stops at the edge of paper.
Load envelopes
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 and remove all paper from the input tray
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