HP 2540 manual Windows XP, To clear the print queue

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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 XP

i.From the Windows Start menu, right click My Computer.

ii.Click Manage, and then click Services and Applications.

iii.Double-click Services, and then select Print Spooler.

iv.Right-click Print Spooler, and click Restart to restart the service.

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.

6.Restart the computer.

7.Clear the print queue.

To clear the print queue

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

●Windows 8: Point to or tap the upper-right corner of the screen to open the Charms bar, click the Settings icon, click or tap Control Panel, and then click or tap View devices and printers.

●Windows 7: From the Windows Start menu, click Devices and Printers.

●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.Double-click the icon for your printer to open the print queue.

c.On the Printer menu, click Cancel all documents or Purge Print Document, and then click Yes to confirm.

d.If there are still documents in the queue, restart the computer and try printing again after the computer has restarted.

e.Check the print queue again to make sure it is clear, and then try to print again.

If the above solutions do not resolve the problem, click here for more online troubleshooting.

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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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