Change from a USB connection to a wireless network | HP 2540

Change from a USB connection to a wireless network

If you first set up your printer and installed the software with a USB cable, directly connecting the printer to your computer, you can easily change to a wireless network connection. You will need a wireless 802.11b/g/n network that includes a wireless router or access point.

NOTE: The HP Deskjet 2540 series only supports connections using 2.4GHz.

Before changing from a USB connection to a wireless network, make sure that:

●The printer is connected to your computer with the USB cable until you are prompted to disconnect the cable.

●The computer is connected to the wireless network that you intend to install the printer on.

Change from a USB connection to a wireless network

1.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.

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

2.Click Printer Setup & Software.

3.Select Convert a USB connected printer to wireless. Follow the on-screen instructions.

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HP 2540 manual Change from a USB connection to a wireless network

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 Feature Wireless settings How do I? Instructions Light behavior Cause and Solution Status lights Ink cartridges on More information, see Identify a defective cartridge To change Auto-Off setting Auto-Off Print Print documents Load paperTo print a document To print on both sides Print documents To print a photo on photo paper Print photosLoad photo paper To print an envelope Print envelopesLoad envelopes Print with HP wireless direct Print from a wireless-capable mobile device Print from a wireless-capable computer Select Connect New Printer Print using the maximum dpi To print in Maximum dpi mode Printer settings tips Tips for print successInk tips Paper loading tips Enww Paper basics Recommended papers for printing ColorLokPhoto printing Business documents Everyday printing Special projects Load media Load full-size paper Load small-size paper Load envelopes Enww Enww Copy and scan Copy documents Sided original to 1-sided copy Copy documents Scan to a computer Single page scan Scan to a computer Tips for copy success Tips for scan success Enww Work with ink cartridges Check estimated ink levels To check the ink levels Locate the cartridge number in the printer software Order ink suppliesLocate the cartridge number on the printer Choose right ink cartridges Replace ink cartridges To replace the ink cartridges Enww Use single-cartridge mode Exit single-cartridge mode Cartridge 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 USB connection non-network connection To connect the printer with the USB cable Change from a USB connection to a wireless network Change from a USB connection to a wireless network Connect 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 cartridge access area Clear paper jamClear a paper jam from the input tray Clear a paper jam from the output tray Clear 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 offline Windows Vista To restart the print spoolerWindows Windows XP To clear the print queue Clear print carriage Identify a defective cartridge Open output tray Close cartridge access doorPrepare trays Resolve copy and scan issues Printer failure Resolve printer failure Ink cartridge problem Clean the ink cartridge contacts Click 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 phone Additional warranty options Phone support period Placing a call Technical information Hewlett-Packard Company notices Specifications Environmental specificationsSystem requirements Input tray capacity Paper weights Print specificationsCopy specifications Scan specifications Cartridge yield Acoustic information Print resolutionPower specifications Environmental product stewardship program Eco-TipsPaper use Plastics Material safety data sheets Power consumptionSleep mode Recycling program Enww Restriction of hazardous substance India Regulatory notices Regulatory model identification number Regulatory notices European Union Regulatory Notice Products with wireless LAN devices France Declaration of conformity Regulatory wireless statements Exposure to radio frequency radiation Enww Wireless notice to users in Japan Enww Index