HP 2540 A9U22A#B1H manual Print from a wireless-capable computer, Select Connect New Printer

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of wireless networks shown such as HP-Print-**-Deskjet 2540 series (where ** are the unique characters to identify your printer).

If HP wireless direct is turned on with security, enter the password when prompted.

4.Print your document.

Print from a wireless-capable computer

1.Make sure you have turned on HP wireless direct on the printer. For more information, see Connect wirelessly to the printer without a router on page 53 for more information.

2.Turn on the computer's Wi-Fi connection. For more information, see the documentation provided with the computer.

NOTE: If your computer does not support Wi-Fi, you are not able to use HP wireless direct.

3.From the computer, connect to a new network. Use the process you normally use to connect to a new wireless network or hotspot. Choose the HP wireless direct name from the list of wireless networks shown such as HP-Print-**-Deskjet 2540 series (where ** are the unique characters to identify your printer).

If HP wireless direct is turned on with security, enter the password when prompted.

4.Proceed to step 5 if the printer has been installed and connected to the computer over a wireless network. If the printer has been installed and connected to your computer with a USB cable, follow the steps below to install the printer software using the HP wireless direct connection.

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

●Windows 8: On the Start screen, right-click an empty area on the screen, click All Apps on the app bar, and then click Printer Setup & Software.

●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 Printer Setup & Software.

b.Select Connect New Printer.

c.When the Connection Options software screen appears, select Wireless. Select HP DESKJET 2540 series from the list of detected printers.

d.Follow the on-screen instructions.

5.Print your document.

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Contents HP Deskjet 2540 All-in-One series Page Table of contents Connectivity 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 Load paper Print documentsTo print a document To print on both sidesPrint documents Print photos Load photo paperTo print a photo on photo paper Print envelopes Load envelopesTo print an envelope 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 dpiTips for print success Printer settings tipsInk tips Paper loading tipsEnww Paper basics ColorLok Recommended papers for printingPhoto printing Business documentsSpecial 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 levelsOrder ink supplies Locate the cartridge number on the printerLocate the cartridge number in the printer software 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 Wi-Fi Protected Setup WPS requires WPS router Push Button Configuration PBC methodPIN method Traditional wireless connection requires router To connect the printerConnect a new 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 Advanced printer management tools for networked printers To open the embedded web serverAbout cookies Enww Solve a problem Improve print quality To improve print qualityTo align the ink cartridges To print a diagnostics To clean the ink cartridges automatically Enww Clear paper jam Clear a paper jam from the cartridge access areaClear 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 To verify that the printer is set as the default printer Resolve print issuesUnable to print To verify that the printer is not paused or offlineTo restart the print spooler WindowsWindows Vista To clear the print queue Windows XPClear print carriage Identify a defective cartridge Close cartridge access door Prepare traysOpen output tray 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 If you have a problem, follow these stepsRegister printer Support process HP support by phonePhone support period Placing a call Additional warranty optionsTechnical information Hewlett-Packard Company notices Environmental specifications SpecificationsSystem requirements Input tray capacityPrint specifications Paper weightsCopy specifications Scan specificationsPrint resolution Power specificationsCartridge yield Acoustic information Eco-Tips Environmental product stewardship programPaper use PlasticsPower consumption Material safety data sheetsSleep mode Recycling programEnww 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