Guide To Setup the HP DeskJet 2542 Printer

The HP DeskJet 2542 is a compact, user-friendly, All-in-one printer that offers you many astonishing features. Apart from fulfilling basic printing requirements, it allows you to scan and copy with Mobile printing. It also provides you with the facility of wireless printing, which means you can carry out your printing tasks without any inconvenience of cables and wires. In simpler words, this printer is perfect for home users and students. Before getting started with the printing tasks, you are required to set up the printer first. In case you don't know how to perform the printer's setup, this blog is just for you. Here you'll find complete information regarding the printer's setup.


HP DeskJet 2542 Printer Setup

Go through the steps given below for HP DeskJet 2542 Printer Setup:

1.      First of all, open the HP printer software and select Print or Print and Scan.

2.      Next, select your printer device from the list of printers.

3.      Now, open the Properties Dialog box and set preferences.

4.      Use Advance Tap or Advance Option to access more settings related to the printer.

5.      Next, select Black Ink Only and check for printing Black and white documents.

6.      After this, specify the order of pages with Pages per sheet Layout.

7.      Also, you can add Page Borders and set the Printing preferences by using the Printing shortcut tab. This shortcut tab saves the setting's value, which can be used for the future printing process.

8.      Add a Newer Printer device by adding a new printing shortcut and then enter your name and save the settings.

9.      After that, check for Ink Level using Cartridge LED lights. Protect the Print nozzles by turning off the power button.

The steps mentioned above will help you perform the printer’s setup with much ease.

HP DeskJet 2542 Wireless Setup

Follow the below-mentioned steps for HP DeskJet 2542 Wireless Setup:

1.    First of all, turn on the HP DeskJet 2542 printer and wait until the warm-up period gets complete. Then, remove any USB or Ethernet cable from the printer's back.

2.      Now, check if the printer driver installed on your computer is updated or not.

3.      Once you find it updated, connect the computer to the wireless network to which you wish to connect the printer.

4.      Then, select the Wireless button on your printer's control panel and then open the Wireless Settings menu.

5.      Select the WiFi Protect setup and locate the WPS button on the router and press it after receiving a prompt from the printer.

6.      Lastly, note down the PIN displayed on your printer's control panel and type it on the wireless router.

By following the above-mentioned steps, you can quickly perform the HP DeskJet 2542 connect to WiFi.

In case you face any challenges during the setup process, you can refer to  HP DeskJet 2542 manual, as it contains all the information regarding the printer. Hopefully, this blog will help you set up the printer so that you can enjoy printing with the HP DeskJet 2542 printer effortlessly.

 

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