Wireless Setup for HP Deskjet 2540

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A guide to using a HP wireless printer

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Last Updated: April 11, 2025

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Preparing the Printer

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Enabling Wireless Mode

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Installing Wireless Software

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Connecting to a Computer

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HP Deskjet 2540 is a compact printer that offers complete home printing and connecting features. This article explains on how to connect the HP Deskjet 2540 wireless to both your home network and your computer in Windows and Mac.

How to Wirelessly Set Up an HP Deskjet 2540

Set up your printer, and connect your computer to a wireless network.
Set up and run the printer’s wireless software.
Turn on wireless mode on the printer.
Follow your computer’s on-screen instructions to complete software installation.
Connect your printer and computer to the same network.

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Preparing the Printer for Wireless Setup

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Take the new HP Deskjet 2540 printer out of the box. Connect it to a power supply and install the ink cartridges.
Print the alignment page. Connect your computer (Windows or Mac) to a wireless network.

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Set up software. Use the Driver installation CD from the pack that came along with the printer and install the HP Deskjet 2540 Wireless software to the computer.
- For the latest set of Wireless drivers, visit the manufacturer site and download it.

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Enabling Wireless Mode on Your HP Deskjet 2540 Printer

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Initiate the Software installer and proceed with the instructions. The wizard prepares your HP printer for the setup and takes you to the connect screen. Stop here and move on to the printer to enable the wireless mode.
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Turn on Wireless mode on the HP Deskjet 2540 Printer. When the printer is on, check the WiFi light. The light should be blinking for you to be able to proceed with the Software installation process.
- In case the Wifi Light is not on or blinking, turn it on. Press and hold the power button and then press the Start Copy Black button twice. Then press the Cancel button three times while you still hold the power button. Release the power and the light should start blinking.
- Once the Wifi light is on and blinking, proceed with the HP Deskjet 2540 Wireless software installation.

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Installing Deskjet 2540 Wireless Software

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On the Connect Window on the HP Deskjet Software Installation Wizard, click on Continue. The wizard will list the connection options - either Wireless or USB.
On the next screen, select the HP Auto Wireless Connect option.

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Connect HP DeskJet 2540 Wireless to a Computer

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Connect the printer to the wireless home network if using Windows. Also, connect your Windows computer to the same wireless network.
- Go to the computer Control panel and then Devices and Printers. Check for your printer name in the list and click on it to connect it.
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Connect your Mac computer and the HP Deskjet 2540 printer to the same wireless network if using a Mac.
- Click on the Apple icon and then go to System & Preferences. Click on Devices to see the list of devices nearby ready for a wireless connection. Choose your HP Deskjet 2540 printer name from this list to connect it wirelessly to the Mac.

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Use the same wireless network for both the printer and the computer for a stable connection.

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Download the latest HP Deskjet 2540 Wireless Driver and Software from the manufacturer site for best results.

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