HP 2540 manual To restart the print spooler, Windows Vista

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●Windows Vista: From the Windows Start menu, click Control Panel, and then click Printers.

●Windows XP: From the Windows Start menu, click Control Panel, and then click Printers and Faxes.

b.Make sure the correct printer is set as the default printer.

The default printer has a check mark in a black or green circle next to it.

c.If the wrong printer is set as the default printer, right-click the correct printer and select Set as Default Printer.

d.Try using your printer again.

5.Restart the print spooler.

To restart the print spooler

a.Depending upon your operating system, do one of the following:

Windows 8

i.Point to or tap the upper-right corner of the screen to open the Charms bar, and then click the Settings icon.

ii.Click or tap Control Panel, and then click or tap System and Security.

iii.Click or tap Administrative Tools, and then double-click or double-tap Services.

iv.Right-click or touch and hold Print Spooler, and then click Properties.

v.On the General tab, next to Startup type, make sure that Automatic is selected.

vi.If the service is not already running, under Service status, click or tap Start, and then click or tap OK.

Windows 7

i.From the Windows Start menu, click Control Panel, System and Security, and then Administrative Tools.

ii.Double-click Services.

iii.Right-click the Print Spooler, and then click Properties.

iv.On the General tab, next to Startup type, make sure that Automatic is selected.

v.If the service is not already running, under Service status, click Start, and then click OK.

Windows Vista

i.From the Windows Start menu, click Control Panel, System and Maintenance, Administrative Tools.

ii.Double-click Services.

iii.Right-click the Print Spooler service, and then click Properties.

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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 To print a document Print documentsLoad paper 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 modeInk tips Printer settings tipsTips for print success Paper loading tipsEnww Paper basics Photo printing Recommended papers for printingColorLok 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 input tray Clear a paper jam from the cartridge access areaClear paper jam Clear a paper jam from the output trayClear a paper jam inside of the printer Prevent paper jams Unable to print Resolve print issuesTo verify that the printer is set as the default printer 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 Register printer Support process If you have a problem, follow these stepsHP support HP support by phoneAdditional warranty options Phone support period Placing a callTechnical information Hewlett-Packard Company notices System requirements SpecificationsEnvironmental specifications Input tray capacityCopy specifications Paper weightsPrint specifications Scan specificationsPower specifications Print resolutionCartridge yield Acoustic information Paper use Environmental product stewardship programEco-Tips PlasticsSleep mode Material safety data sheetsPower consumption 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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