HP Officejet 5742 e-All-in-One is a good-looking device with a design that supports printing, scanning, copying as well as faxing. The multifunction device is customised to suit the requirements of small office and home with professional quality output and a full range of wired and wireless connectivity.
The e-All-in-One measures 17.8 inches in width, 19.8 inches in depth and 7.6 inches in height. A 6.75 inches LCD touchscreen is incorporated at the front to accommodate easy navigation. The black colour text can be printed at a speed corresponding to 21 ppm with a crisp and clear output that meets the professional standards. Automatic duplex printing is supported that makes printing economical and more convenient. A pair of HP Officejet 5742 e-All-in-One ink cartridges are provided with a black and tricolour. Furthermore, the multifunction inkjet supports printing conveniently from Android and iOS smartphones and tablets. It also supports memory card printing and web printing. In case you need to print from PC, USB connectivity option is given.
Advantages- Printer, scanner, copier and fax function integrated into a single device
- Produces crisp and clear text
- Produces lab-quality photo printing
- Printing operations are relatively speedy
- Features mobile printing
- Features web printing
- Supports printing via memory cards
- Automatic duplexing option is provided
- ADF is provided
- WiFi and WiFi Direct is integrated
- Input tray capacity of 125 sheets may not be adequate for business applications
- HP Officejet 5742 e-All-in-One ink cartridges may be wasteful
The compatible ink cartridges include:
- HP62XL black
- HP62XL tricolour
HP Officejet 5742 is a device that scores well in printing quality, speed and compatibility. Moreover, it offers all multifunction operations in a single device which saves a lot of space in a small office environment. Printing task can be made more economical with compatible HP Officejet 5742 e-All-in-One ink cartridges. Presence of wireless connectivity, ADF, automatic duplexing and fax makes it a good option for small business and home office users.
How to resolve cartridge missing error in HP Officejet 5742 e-All-in-One?
Check for the step-by-step solution to fix cartridge missing error in the HP printer:
Step 1: Check for the ink cartridges compatibility. Make sure that you are using HP62xl which is compatible with your HP printer. The HP Officejet 5742 e-All-in-One ink cartridges must follow the ISO standard.
Step 2: Check for the installation of ink cartridges.
- Turn on the printer.
- Open the cartridge access door.
- Slightly, press the ink cartridge and remove the ink cartridge from the cartridge stack.
- Check whether the protective tape is removed or not. Remove if a piece of tape is present on the ink cartridge.
- Reinsert the ink cartridge back to its place. Check for all the HP Officejet 5742 e-All-in-One ink cartridges.
Step 3: Check the electric Contact.
- Turn the printer on and remove all the USB connection with the printer.
- Open the cartridges access door.
- Remove the ink cartridge, by slightly pressing the ink cartridge and pulling it in the upward direction.
- Hold the HP Officejet 5742 e-All-in-One ink cartridges and check for the foreign particles or any dust particle. Clean the copper-colored contacts on the cartridge.
- With the help of lint-cloth and water, clean the electric contact in the cartridge carrier.
- Let the cleaned area dry for 10 minutes, place the ink cartridges back to its position.
Step 4: Check for the ink cartridges that is creating a problem.
- Turn the printer ON.
- Open the cartridge access door.
- Remove one of the ink cartridges and check whether cartridge missing error is still coming. If not then place the removed cartridge back to its place and remove the other and check again. Replace the damage ink cartridge with the new one.
Even if you are unable to resolve the issue, then call for the HP Service Center.