HP Envy 5542 e-All-in-One ink cartridges

HP Envy 5542 is a multifunction inkjet printer offering basic printing, scanning and copying options. The major highlights of the all-in-one are a 2.2-inch colour LCD screen, wireless connectivity and duplex printing.

With the dimensions corresponding to 45.4 cm in width, 41 cm in depth and 15.6 cm in height, the device can prove to be easy to handle. The scanning output quality is suitable for home or small office usage with a resolution of 1200 x 1200 dpi. The device is integrated with a flatbed scanner which is appealing for most of the users. The HP Envy 5542 e-All-in-One ink cartridges are available in a pack of two which includes a black colour and a tricolour cartridge. The 2.2 inch LCD screen helps in easy navigation of the printer functions while making printing more efficient. You can either print photos and documents from a smartphone or tablet directly through wireless connectivity or print via PC using the USB port. This device is compatible with Mac and Windows operating systems.

• Easy to set up
• Affordable and compact
• Decent scanning capability
• Large size colour LCD screen
• Wireless connectivity

• Lacks fax function
• Lacks automatic duplexing
• ADF is missing
• Memory card printing is not supported
• Tricolour HP Envy 5542 e-All-in-One ink cartridges may be wasteful

The compatible ink cartridges include:

• HP62XL black
• HP62XL tricolour

Although HP Envy 5542 all-in-one lacks some of the advanced features like automatic duplexing, ADF, and memory card printing, it can definitely meet the requirements of home and small office users performing printing operations occasionally. This is one of the basic HP printers integrated with minimal advanced features to suit low-volume and basic multifunction needs. And as far as the HP Envy 5542 e-All-in-One ink cartridges are concerned the compatible versions can eliminate the expense related to genuine counterparts.

How to resolve “cartridge missing” or “ink cartridge problem” error message for HP Envy 5542 e-All-in-One printer?

Even if you install an HP Envy 5542 e-All-in-One ink cartridges, the printer is unable to print and displays an error message. Check for the following solutions to resolve the error message:

1. The HP Envy 5542 e-All-in-One ink cartridges you have installed must be compatible with your HP printer. If the cartridges are incompatible with your printer, replace them.
2. In case, if the ink cartridges are not installed properly, and an error message is displayed. Try reinstalling the cartridges.
• Turn on your printer.
• Open the ink cartridge access door, place two fingers under one or both the small handles on the side of the cartridge access door and lift it up.

Note: To watch a video for the ink cartridge replacement, touch the play video button in the bottom left corner of the touchscreen.

• Gently press down one of the ink cartridges, release it and pull the ink cartridge out of its slot, towards you.
• Any protective tape on the ink cartridge nozzles should be removed. But, do not touch the copper-colored electrical strip.
• By sliding the ink cartridge into the empty slot, reinsert it and gently push it up until it fits into the place.
• Close the cartridge access door. If the issue still exists, you need to continue to the next step.
3. The electrical contacts between the ink cartridges should be cleaned properly else the printer might not recognize the ink cartridges.
4. If the error message still displays, remove and reinsert the HP Envy 5542 e-All-in-One ink cartridges using previous steps and clean the cartridge contacts again.
5. Reset your printer and before proceeding, wait until the printer is silent & idle.
6. Check the ink cartridge warranty.
7. At last, replace your cartridge or service your printer to resolve the issue.

Q. Is it possible for HP Envy 5542 e-All-in-One printers to print pages from multiple devices at a time?
A. HP Envy 5542 e-All-in-One printers come with a built-in Wi-Fi feature which allows the user to connect multiple devices to it using Wi-Fi. Hence, it is possible for this printer to print pages from multiple devices at a time without even requiring cables.

Q. How do I clean the cartridge contacts of my HP Envy 5542 e-All-in-One ink cartridges?
A. The ink cartridge contacts are advised to be cleaned only when you face an error while using your ink cartridges. Make sure to reinstall the cartridges back in the printer as soon as possible so as to avoid the ink from drying up. Follow the instructions given below to clean the ink cartridge contacts:

• Open the ink cartridge door and remove the cartridge that is facing an error.
• Locate the electrical contacts on the ink cartridge. They are the small gold coloured dots on the bottom of the ink cartridge.
• Wipe the contacts with a clean, damp, lint-free cloth.
• Also clean the contacts that are located in the ink cartridge slot of the printer with a dry cloth.
• Reinstall the ink cartridge and close the cartridge door.

Q. I need to cut down on my operating costs for my printer without having to compromise on the quality of my printouts.
A. Our compatible HP Envy 5542 e-All-in-One ink cartridges are perfect for you! We manufacture our compatible ink cartridges using premium ink and test the cartridges in accordance with the ISO standards so that downgrade on quality is not an option. You will also cut down on operating costs as our compatible cartridges are way cheaper as compared to the original ink cartridges and can produce the same number of pages per cartridge. You can further cut down on operating costs by choosing to buy our multipacks as it is cheaper than buying the cartridges individually.

Q. What if I am not available at the time of delivery of HP Envy 5542 e-All-in-One ink cartridges?
A. In case you are not available for the delivery of our product, don’t worry, we will make another delivery attempt. In the event that the second delivery attempt is also unsuccessful, the product will be taken back to the warehouse and an additional fee of €4.95 will be charged for further delivery attempts.