HP 2540 Advanced printer management tools for networked printers, To open the embedded web server

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Advanced printer management tools (for networked printers)

When the printer is connected to a network, you can use the EWS to view status information, change settings, and manage the printer from your computer.

NOTE: To view or change some settings, you might need a password.

You can open and use the EWS without being connected to the Internet. However, some features are not available.

●To open the embedded web server

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To open the embedded web server

You can access the EWS through either the network, the printer software, or HP wireless direct.

Open the embedded web server through network

NOTE: The printer must be on a network and must have an IP address. The IP address for the printer can be found by printing a network configuration page.

●In a supported Web browser on your computer, type the IP address or hostname that has been assigned to the printer.

For example, if the IP address is 192.168.0.12, type the following address into a Web browser: http://192.168.0.12.

Open the embedded web server from printer software

1.Depending on your operating system, do one of the following to open the printer software:

●Windows 8: On the Start screen, right-click an empty area on the screen, click All Apps on the app bar, and then click the icon with the printer's name.

●Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP: From the computer desktop, click Start, select All Programs, click HP, click HP Deskjet 2540 series, and then click HP Deskjet 2540 series.

2.Click Print & Scan, and then click Printer Home Page (EWS).

Open the embedded web server through HP wireless direct

1.From the printer control panel, press the Wireless Direct button to turn on HP wireless direct. For more information, see Connect wirelessly to the printer without a router on page 53.

2.From your wireless computer, turn wireless on, search for and connect to the HP wireless direct name, for example: HP-Print-**-Deskjet 2540 series. If you have HP wireless direct security on, enter the HP wireless direct password when prompted.

3.In a supported Web browser on your computer, type the following address: http://192.168.223.1.

About cookies

The embedded Web server (EWS) places very small text files (cookies) on your hard drive when you are browsing. These files let the EWS recognize your computer the next time you visit. For example, if you have configured the EWS language, a cookie helps remember which language you have

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Contents HP Deskjet 2540 All-in-One series Page Table of contents Appendix a Technical information HP Deskjet 2540 series Help HP Deskjet 2540 series Help Get to know the HP Deskjet 2540 series Printer parts Feature Control panel featuresHow do I? Instructions Wireless settingsStatus lights Light behavior Cause and SolutionInk cartridges on More information, see Identify a defective cartridge Auto-Off To change Auto-Off settingPrint To print on both sides Print documentsLoad paper To print a documentPrint documents To print a photo on photo paper Print photosLoad photo paper To print an envelope Print envelopesLoad envelopes Print from a wireless-capable mobile device Print with HP wireless directSelect Connect New Printer Print from a wireless-capable computerTo print in Maximum dpi mode Print using the maximum dpiPaper loading tips Printer settings tipsTips for print success Ink tipsEnww Paper basics Business documents Recommended papers for printingColorLok Photo printingSpecial projects Everyday printingLoad full-size paper Load mediaLoad small-size paper Load envelopes Enww Enww Copy and scan Sided original to 1-sided copy Copy documentsCopy documents Single page scan Scan to a computerScan to a computer Tips for copy success Tips for scan success Enww Work with ink cartridges To check the ink levels Check estimated ink levelsLocate the cartridge number in the printer software Order ink suppliesLocate the cartridge number on the printer Choose right ink cartridges To replace the ink cartridges Replace ink cartridgesEnww Exit single-cartridge mode Use single-cartridge modeCartridge warranty information Tips for working with cartridges Enww Connectivity PIN method Wi-Fi Protected Setup WPS requires WPS routerPush Button Configuration PBC method Connect a new printer Traditional wireless connection requires routerTo connect the printer Change network settings To connect the printer with the USB cable USB connection non-network connectionChange from a USB connection to a wireless network Change from a USB connection to a wireless networkConnect wirelessly to the printer without a router Tips for setting up and using a networked printer About cookies Advanced printer management tools for networked printersTo open the embedded web server Enww Solve a problem To align the ink cartridges Improve print qualityTo improve print quality To print a diagnostics To clean the ink cartridges automatically Enww Clear a paper jam from the output tray Clear a paper jam from the cartridge access areaClear paper jam Clear a paper jam from the input trayClear a paper jam inside of the printer Prevent paper jams To verify that the printer is not paused or offline Resolve print issuesTo verify that the printer is set as the default printer Unable to printWindows Vista To restart the print spoolerWindows To clear the print queue Windows XPClear print carriage Identify a defective cartridge Open output tray Close cartridge access doorPrepare trays Resolve copy and scan issues Resolve printer failure Printer failureClean the ink cartridge contacts Ink cartridge problemClick here to go online for more information Older generation cartridges Networking HP support by phone If you have a problem, follow these stepsHP support Register printer Support processPhone support period Placing a call Additional warranty optionsTechnical information Hewlett-Packard Company notices Input tray capacity SpecificationsEnvironmental specifications System requirementsScan specifications Paper weightsPrint specifications Copy specificationsCartridge yield Acoustic information Print resolutionPower specifications Plastics Environmental product stewardship programEco-Tips Paper useRecycling program Material safety data sheetsPower consumption Sleep modeEnww Restriction of hazardous substance India Regulatory model identification number Regulatory noticesRegulatory notices European Union Regulatory Notice France Products with wireless LAN devicesDeclaration of conformity Regulatory wireless statements Exposure to radio frequency radiation Enww Wireless notice to users in Japan Enww Index
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