HP Deskjet 2540 User Manual

							HP support
●Register printer
●Support process
●HP support by phone
●Additional warranty options
Register printer
By taking just a few quick minutes to register, you can enjoy quicker service, more efficient support,
and product support alerts. If you did not register your printer while installing the software, you can
register now at http://www.register.hp.com.
Support process
If you have a problem, follow these steps:
1.Check the documentation that came with the printer.
2.Visit the HP online support website at www.hp.com/support.
HP online support is available to all HP customers. It is the fastest source for up-to-date product
information and expert assistance, and includes the following features:
●Fast access to qualified online support specialists
●Software and driver updates for the printer
●Valuable troubleshooting information for common problems
●Proactive printer updates, support alerts, and HP newsgrams that are available when you
register the printer
3.Call HP support.
Support options and availability vary by printer, country/region, and language.
HP support by phone
Phone support options and availability vary by printer, country/region, and language.
This section contains the following topics:
●Phone support period
●Placing a call
●Support phone numbers
●After the phone support period
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							Phone support period
One year of phone support is available in North America, Asia Pacific, and Latin America (including
Mexico). To determine the duration of phone support in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, go to
www.hp.com/support. Standard phone company charges apply.
Placing a call
Call HP support while you are in front of the computer and the printer. Be prepared to provide the
following information:
●Product name (Located on the printer, such as Deskjet IA 2545)
●Product number (located inside the cartridge access door)
●Serial number (located on the back or bottom of the printer)
●Messages that appear when the situation occurs
●Answers to these questions:
◦Has this situation happened before?
◦Can you recreate it?
◦Did you add any new hardware or software to your computer at about the time that this
situation began?
◦Did anything else occur prior to this situation (such as a thunderstorm, the printer was
moved, etc.)?
Support phone numbers
For the most current HP list of telephone support numbers and call costs information, see
www.hp.com/support.
After the phone support period
After the phone support period, help is available from HP at an additional cost. Help may also be
available at the HP online support website: www.hp.com/support. Contact your HP dealer or call the
support phone number for your country/region to learn more about support options.
Additional warranty options
Extended service plans are available for the HP Deskjet 2540 series at additional costs. Go to
www.hp.com/support, select your country/region and language, then explore the services and
warranty area for information about the extended service plans.
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							A Technical information
The technical specifications and international regulatory information for the HP Deskjet 2540 series
are provided in this section.
For additional specifications, see the printed documentation that came with the HP Deskjet
2540 series.
This section contains the following topics:
●Hewlett-Packard Company notices
●Specifications
●Environmental product stewardship program
●Regulatory notices
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							Hewlett-Packard Company notices
The information contained herein is subject to change without notice.
All rights reserved. Reproduction, adaptation, or translation of this material is prohibited without prior
written permission of Hewlett-Packard, except as allowed under the copyright laws. The only
warranties for HP products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements
accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an
additional warranty. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained
herein.
© 2012 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
Microsoft®, Windows ®, Windows® XP, Windows Vista®, Windows® 7 and Windows® 8 are U.S.
registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
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							Specifications
Technical specifications for the HP Deskjet 2540 series are provided in this section. For more product
specifications, see the Product Data Sheet at www.hp.com/support.
●System requirements
●Environmental specifications
●Input tray capacity
●Output tray capacity
●Paper size
●Paper weights
●Print specifications
●Copy specifications
●Scan specifications
●Print resolution
●Power specifications
●Cartridge yield
●Acoustic information
System requirements
Software and system requirements are located in the Readme file.
For information about future operating system releases and support, visit the HP online support
website at www.hp.com/support.
Environmental specifications
●Recommended operating temperature range: 15 ºC to 32 ºC (59 ºF to 90 ºF)
●Allowable operating temperature range: 5 ºC to 40 ºC (41 ºF to 104 ºF)
●Humidity: 15% to 80% RH non-condensing; 28 ºC maximum dewpoint
●Nonoperating (Storage) temperature range: –40 ºC to 60 ºC (–40 ºF to 140 ºF)
●In the presence of high electromagnetic fields, it is possible the output from the HP Deskjet
2540 series may be slightly distorted
●HP recommends using a USB cable less than or equal to 3 m (10 feet) in length to minimize
injected noise due to potential high electromagnetic fields
Input tray capacity
Plain paper sheets (80 g/m2 [20lb]): Up to 50
Envelopes: Up to 5
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							Index cards: Up to 20
Photo paper sheets: Up to 20
Output tray capacity
Plain paper sheets (80 g/m2 [20lb]): Up to 30
Envelopes: Up to 5
Index cards: Up to 10
Photo paper sheets: Up to 10
Paper size
For a complete list of supported media sizes, see the printer software.
Paper weights
Plain Paper: 64 to 90 g/m² (16 to 24 lb)
Envelopes: 75 to 90 g/m² (20 to 24 lb)
Cards: Up to 200 g/m² (110-lb index maximum)
Photo Paper: Up to 280 g/m² (75 lb)
Print specifications
●Print speeds vary according to the complexity of the document
●Method: drop-on-demand thermal inkjet
●Language: PCL3 GUI
Copy specifications
●Digital image processing
●Copy speeds vary according to the complexity of the document and model
Scan specifications
●Resolution: up to 1200 x 1200 ppi optical
For more information about ppi resolution, see the scanner software.
●Color: 24-bit color, 8-bit grayscale (256 levels of gray)
●Maximum scan size from glass: 21.6 x 29.7 cm (8.5 x 11.7 inches)
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							Print resolution
Draft mode
●Color Input/Black Render: 300x300dpi
●Output (Black/Color): Automatic
Normal mode
●Color Input/Black Render: 600x300dpi
●Output (Black/Color): Automatic
Plain-Best mode
●Color Input/Black Render: 600x600dpi
●Output (Black/Color): Automatic
Photo-Best mode
●Color Input/Black Render: 600x600dpi
●Output (Black/Color): Automatic
Max DPI mode
●Color Input/Black Render: 1200x1200dpi
●Output: Automatic (Black), 4800x1200 optimized dpi (Color)
Power specifications
0957-2385
●Input voltage: 100-240Vac (+/- 10%)
●Input frequency: 50/60 Hz (+/- 3Hz)
0957-2403
●Input voltage: 200-240Vac (+/- 10%)
●Input frequency: 50/60 Hz (+/- 3Hz)
NOTE:Use only with the power adapter supplied by HP.
Cartridge yield
Visit www.hp.com/go/learnaboutsupplies for more information on estimated cartridge yields.
Acoustic information
If you have Internet access, you can get acoustic information from the HP website. Go to:
www.hp.com/support.
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							Environmental product stewardship program
Hewlett-Packard is committed to providing quality products in an environmentally sound manner.
Design for recycling has been incorporated into this product. The number of materials has been kept
to a minimum while ensuring proper functionality and reliability. Dissimilar materials have been
designed to separate easily. Fasteners and other connections are easy to locate, access, and remove
using common tools. High priority parts have been designed to access quickly for efficient
disassembly and repair.
For more information, visit HP's Commitment to the Environment Web site at:
www.hp.com/hpinfo/globalcitizenship/environment
●Eco-Tips
●Paper use
●Plastics
●Material safety data sheets
●Recycling program
●HP inkjet supplies recycling program
●Power consumption
●Sleep mode
●Disposal of waste equipment by users
●Chemical substances
●Toxic and hazardous substance table (China)
●Restriction of hazardous substance (Ukraine)
●Restriction of hazardous substance (India)
Eco-Tips
HP is committed to helping customers reduce their environmental footprint. Please visit the HP
Environmental Programs and Initiatives website for more information on HP’s environmental
initiatives.
www.hp.com/hpinfo/globalcitizenship/environment/
Paper use
This product is suited for the use of recycled paper according to DIN 19309 and EN 12281:2002.
Plastics
Plastic parts over 25 grams are marked according to international standards that enhance the ability
to identify plastics for recycling purposes at the end of product life.
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							Material safety data sheets
Material safety data sheets (MSDS) can be obtained from the HP website at:
www.hp.com/go/msds
Recycling program
HP offers an increasing number of product return and recycling programs in many countries/regions,
and partners with some of the largest electronic recycling centers throughout the world. HP conserves
resources by reselling some of its most popular products. For more information regarding recycling of
HP products, please visit:
www.hp.com/hpinfo/globalcitizenship/environment/recycle/
HP inkjet supplies recycling program
HP is committed to protecting the environment. The HP Inkjet Supplies Recycling Program is
available in many countries/regions, and lets you recycle used print cartridges and ink cartridges free
of charge. For more information, go to the following website:
www.hp.com/hpinfo/globalcitizenship/environment/recycle/
Power consumption
Hewlett-Packard printing and imaging equipment marked with the ENERGY STAR® logo is qualified
to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s ENERGY STAR specifications for imaging equipment.
The following mark will appear on ENERGY STAR qualified imaging products:
Additional ENERGY STAR qualified imaging product model information is listed at: www.hp.com/go/
energystar
Sleep mode
●Power usage is reduced while in Sleep mode.
●After initial setup of printer, the printer will enter Sleep mode after 5 minutes of inactivity.
To change the time to Sleep mode:
1.Open the EWS. For more information, see To open the embedded web server on page 55.
2.Click the Settings tab.
3.In the Power Management section, click Energy Save Mode, and select the desired option.
4.Click Apply.
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							Disposal of waste equipment by users
This symbol means do not dispose of your product with your other household waste.Instead, you should protect human health and the environment by handing over your
waste equipment to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical
and electronic equipment. For more information, please contact your household waste
disposal service, or go to http://www.hp.com/recycle.
Chemical substances
HP is committed to providing our customers with information about the chemical substances in our
products as needed to comply with legal requirements such as REACH (Regulation EC No
1907/2006 of the European Parliament and the Council). A chemical information report for this
product can be found at: www.hp.com/go/reach.
Toxic and hazardous substance table (China)
Restriction of hazardous substance (Ukraine)
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