To print a diagnostics | HP 2540 specs

e.Load the cartridge alignment sheet print side down on the right front corner of the scanner glass.

f.Press the Start Copy Black button. The printer aligns the ink cartridges. Recycle or discard the cartridge alignment sheet.

5.Print a diagnostics page if the ink cartridges are not low on ink.

To print a diagnostics page

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 Print Diagnostic Information on the Device Reports tab to print a diagnostics page.

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HP 2540 manual To print a diagnostics

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 features How do I? Instructions Wireless settings Status lights Light behavior Cause and Solution Ink cartridges on More information, see Identify a defective cartridge Auto-Off To change Auto-Off setting Print To print on both sides Print documentsLoad paper To print a document Print 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 direct Select Connect New Printer Print from a wireless-capable computer To print in Maximum dpi mode Print using the maximum dpi Paper loading tips Printer settings tipsTips for print success Ink tips Enww Paper basics Business documents Recommended papers for printingColorLok Photo printing Special projects Everyday printing Load full-size paper Load media Load small-size paper Load envelopes Enww Enww Copy and scan Sided original to 1-sided copy Copy documents Copy documents Single page scan Scan to a computer Scan to a computer Tips for copy success Tips for scan success Enww Work with ink cartridges To check the ink levels Check estimated ink levels Order 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 cartridges Enww Exit single-cartridge mode Use single-cartridge mode Cartridge 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 connection 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 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 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 tray Clear 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 print To restart the print spooler WindowsWindows Vista To clear the print queue Windows XP Clear print carriage Identify a defective cartridge Close cartridge access door Prepare traysOpen output tray Resolve copy and scan issues Resolve printer failure Printer failure Clean the ink cartridge contacts Ink cartridge problem Click 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 process Phone support period Placing a call Additional warranty options Technical information Hewlett-Packard Company notices Input tray capacity SpecificationsEnvironmental specifications System requirements Scan specifications Paper weightsPrint specifications Copy specifications Print resolution Power specificationsCartridge yield Acoustic information Plastics Environmental product stewardship programEco-Tips Paper use Recycling program Material safety data sheetsPower consumption Sleep mode Enww Restriction of hazardous substance India Regulatory model identification number Regulatory notices Regulatory notices European Union Regulatory Notice France Products with wireless LAN devices Declaration of conformity Regulatory wireless statements Exposure to radio frequency radiation Enww Wireless notice to users in Japan Enww Index