HP 2540 manual To clean the ink cartridges automatically

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e.Review the blue, magenta, yellow, and black boxes on the diagnostics page.

6.Clean the ink cartridges automatically, if the diagnostic page shows steaks or missing portions of the color and black boxes.

To clean the ink cartridges automatically

a.Load letter or A4 unused plain white paper into the input tray.

b.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.

c.In the printer software, click Print & Scan and then click Maintain Your Printer to access the Printer Toolbox.

d.Click Clean Ink Cartridges on the Device Services tab. Follow the on-screen instructions.

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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 Control panel features FeatureWireless settings How do I? InstructionsLight behavior Cause and Solution Status lightsInk cartridges on More information, see Identify a defective cartridge To change Auto-Off setting Auto-OffPrint Print documents Load paperTo print a document To print on both sidesPrint documents Load photo paper Print photosTo print a photo on photo paper Load envelopes Print envelopesTo print an envelope Print with HP wireless direct Print from a wireless-capable mobile devicePrint from a wireless-capable computer Select Connect New PrinterPrint using the maximum dpi To print in Maximum dpi modePrinter settings tips Tips for print successInk tips Paper loading tipsEnww Paper basics Recommended papers for printing ColorLokPhoto printing Business documentsEveryday printing Special projectsLoad media Load full-size paperLoad small-size paper Load envelopes Enww Enww Copy and scan Copy documents Sided original to 1-sided copyCopy documents Scan to a computer Single page scanScan to a computer Tips for copy success Tips for scan success Enww Work with ink cartridges Check estimated ink levels To check the ink levelsLocate the cartridge number on the printer Order ink suppliesLocate the cartridge number in the printer software Choose right ink cartridges Replace ink cartridges To replace the ink cartridgesEnww Use single-cartridge mode Exit single-cartridge modeCartridge warranty information Tips for working with cartridges Enww Connectivity Push Button Configuration PBC method Wi-Fi Protected Setup WPS requires WPS routerPIN method To connect the printer Traditional wireless connection requires routerConnect a new printer Change network settings USB connection non-network connection To connect the printer with the USB cableChange 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 To open the embedded web server Advanced printer management tools for networked printersAbout cookies Enww Solve a problem To improve print quality Improve print qualityTo align the ink cartridges To print a diagnostics To clean the ink cartridges automatically Enww Clear a paper jam from the cartridge access area Clear paper jamClear a paper jam from the input tray Clear a paper jam from the output trayClear a paper jam inside of the printer Prevent paper jams Resolve print issues To verify that the printer is set as the default printerUnable to print To verify that the printer is not paused or offlineWindows To restart the print spoolerWindows Vista Windows XP To clear the print queueClear print carriage Identify a defective cartridge Prepare trays Close cartridge access doorOpen output tray Resolve copy and scan issues Printer failure Resolve printer failureInk cartridge problem Clean the ink cartridge contactsClick here to go online for more information Older generation cartridges Networking If you have a problem, follow these steps HP supportRegister printer Support process HP support by phoneAdditional warranty options Phone support period Placing a callTechnical information Hewlett-Packard Company notices Specifications Environmental specificationsSystem requirements Input tray capacityPaper weights Print specificationsCopy specifications Scan specificationsPower specifications Print resolutionCartridge yield Acoustic information Environmental product stewardship program Eco-TipsPaper use PlasticsMaterial safety data sheets Power consumptionSleep mode Recycling programEnww Restriction of hazardous substance India Regulatory notices Regulatory model identification numberRegulatory notices European Union Regulatory Notice Products with wireless LAN devices FranceDeclaration of conformity Regulatory wireless statements Exposure to radio frequency radiation Enww Wireless notice to users in Japan Enww Index
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