The HP DeskJet 2542 all in one printer delivers easy wireless printing, scanning and copying at an affordable price. Quick setup and preserve space with a compact design. The device enables versatility by printing on different media types such as envelopes, greeting cards, labels, photo paper and plain paper. The printer supports high capacity HP DeskJet 2542 ink cartridges, offering low cost per copy which in turn increases the overall efficiency of the printer.
HP DeskJet 2542 printer has innovative and stylish looks with a space-saving design. It can easily fit into any work environment without taking up much space. The device weighs 11.5 lbs measuring 18.2 x 7.6 x 13.9 inches respectively. It connects directly to the PC through USB 2.0 or Wi-fi connectivity option. The printer is compatible with Windows 8 and Mac OS X 10.6. It supports direct printing from smartphones, tablets or notebook for home or small office users.
The print speed varies from 20 ppm in monochrome files and 16 ppm in colour files. The device has two trays, input tray is capable of storing 60 sheets of photo blanks and the output tray can store up to 25 sheets of paper.
Advantages:- Compact design, making it a good go for small and home offices
- Supports direct printing from mobile devices
- Supports wireless connectivity option
- High capacity HP DeskJet 2542 ink cartridges
- Easy and quick setup
- Versatile printing
- Poor photo quality
- Non-expandable paper tray capacity
- Limits print after the first 30 printouts
- Limited paper handling capacity
The HP Deskjet 2542 is an affordable all-in-one printer with wireless printing capability. It is a good choice for home users as it is easy to use and setup. Although it supports a wide variety of print media but lacks print quality for photos. printer's limited paper handling capacity does not make it an ideal solution for large business groups as it would be difficult to handle large print jobs. The printer is compatible with all the new versions of the operating system including Windows 8 and Mac OS X 10.6.
Cartridge Requirements:The Replacement for HP Deskjet 2542 ink cartridges are:
- HP301XL (CH563EE ) black
- HP301XL (CC564EE) cyan
- HP301XL(CC564EE) magenta
- HP301XL (CC564EE) yellow
Is your HP Deskjet 2542 printer delivering blurred or low quality prints?
You may get stuck in the middle of an important printing job as your printer starts producing low-quality printouts. This issue may occur because of excess printing which may result in a quick consumption of the ink levels. Try replacing your HP DeskJet 2542 ink cartridges and check the prints again.The troubleshooting of these issues are very simple and can be achieved easily.
Step 1: Allow the printer to restExcess printing work can also affect the print quality. So if you have been using the printer continuously from a while, give it some rest. Turn the printer off and let it rest for about 30 minutes.
If the prints still does not improve, continue with following steps.
Step 2: Try loading new pack of sheets or photo paperThe quality of the paper used can also cause poor quality prints. Even, printing on the non-printable side of the paper may affect the printout quality. If you are using one side printable paper sheet make sure to put the smooth (printable side) down on the input tray and then use it to get better results
In other cases, old and dusty papers also affect the print and make it look blurry. If the sheets were stored in the paper tray for a long while, replace them with a new pile.
In case of photo blanks don’t leave the papers out for more than 30 minutes.
Step 4: Check the paperAnother issue in prints can arrive due to wrinkled or curled papers. If the printouts are having lines or bands, check the sheets and make sure they are all clean and smooth.
Step 5: Check the print settingsCheck the printer’s setting on your PC if the issue continues. Go to your printer setting and check if all the settings are configured according to your printing needs.
Step 6: Check the levels of your HP DESKJET 2542 ink cartridgesCheck the ink levels of all the colour cartridges using the HP software. In case of low ink levels replace these HP DESKJET 2542 ink cartridges and continue with your printing job.