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... 1 HP Deskjet Ink Advantage 3540 e-All-in-One series Help 1 2 Get to know the HP Deskjet 3540 series ...3 Printer parts ...4 Control panel and status lights ...5 Wireless settings ...7 Auto-Off ...8 3 Print ...9 HP ePrint ...10 Print documents ...12 Print photos ...14 Print Quick Forms ...15 Print envelopes ...16 Print with HP wireless direct...maximum dpi ...19 Tips for print success ...20 4 Paper basics ...23 Recommended papers for printing ...24 Load media ...26 Order HP Paper Supplies ...31 5 Copy and scan ...33 Copy documents ...34 Scan to a computer ...36 Tips for copy success ...38...
... 1 HP Deskjet Ink Advantage 3540 e-All-in-One series Help 1 2 Get to know the HP Deskjet 3540 series ...3 Printer parts ...4 Control panel and status lights ...5 Wireless settings ...7 Auto-Off ...8 3 Print ...9 HP ePrint ...10 Print documents ...12 Print photos ...14 Print Quick Forms ...15 Print envelopes ...16 Print with HP wireless direct...maximum dpi ...19 Tips for print success ...20 4 Paper basics ...23 Recommended papers for printing ...24 Load media ...26 Order HP Paper Supplies ...31 5 Copy and scan ...33 Copy documents ...34 Scan to a computer ...36 Tips for copy success ...38...
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1 HP Deskjet Ink Advantage 3540 e-All-inOne series Help Learn how to use your HP Deskjet 3540 series ● Printer parts on page 4 ● Control panel and status lights on page 5 ● Load media on page 26 ● Print on page 9 ● Copy documents on page 34 ● Scan to a computer on page 36 ● Replace the cartridges on page 45 ● Clear a paper jam on page 66 ● Check the estimated ink levels on page 42 ENWW 1
1 HP Deskjet Ink Advantage 3540 e-All-inOne series Help Learn how to use your HP Deskjet 3540 series ● Printer parts on page 4 ● Control panel and status lights on page 5 ● Load media on page 26 ● Print on page 9 ● Copy documents on page 34 ● Scan to a computer on page 36 ● Replace the cartridges on page 45 ● Clear a paper jam on page 66 ● Check the estimated ink levels on page 42 ENWW 1
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2 Get to know the HP Deskjet 3540 series ● Printer parts ● Control panel and status lights ● Wireless settings ● Auto-Off ENWW 3
2 Get to know the HP Deskjet 3540 series ● Printer parts ● Control panel and status lights ● Wireless settings ● Auto-Off ENWW 3
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Printer parts ● Front and top views of the HP Deskjet 3540 series 1 Lid 2 Lid-backing 3 Scanner glass 4 Cartridge access door 5 Cleanout 6 Cartridge access area 7 Printer display 8 Control panel 9 Paper tray 10 Paper tray extender (also referred to as the tray extender) 11 Paper-width guides ● Rear view of the HP Deskjet 3540 series 12 Power connection 13 USB port 4 Chapter 2 Get to know the HP Deskjet 3540 series ENWW
Printer parts ● Front and top views of the HP Deskjet 3540 series 1 Lid 2 Lid-backing 3 Scanner glass 4 Cartridge access door 5 Cleanout 6 Cartridge access area 7 Printer display 8 Control panel 9 Paper tray 10 Paper tray extender (also referred to as the tray extender) 11 Paper-width guides ● Rear view of the HP Deskjet 3540 series 12 Power connection 13 USB port 4 Chapter 2 Get to know the HP Deskjet 3540 series ENWW
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... occurred. Use the wireless menu to the messages on the printer display. Refer to enable wireless printing. If the connection cannot be established, make sure the printer is off. Wireless is connecting or is on the printer display. Wireless connection has been established and you can print.... 6 Chapter 2 Get to a network. Press the Wireless button to access wireless menu on but not connected to know the HP Deskjet 3540 series ENWW
... occurred. Use the wireless menu to the messages on the printer display. Refer to enable wireless printing. If the connection cannot be established, make sure the printer is off. Wireless is connecting or is on the printer display. Wireless connection has been established and you can print.... 6 Chapter 2 Get to a network. Press the Wireless button to access wireless menu on but not connected to know the HP Deskjet 3540 series ENWW
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...network capability, Auto-Off is automatically disabled when the printer establishes a wireless or Ethernet network connection. Even when Auto-Off is disabled, the printer enters Sleep mode after 2 hours of inactivity to know the HP Deskjet 3540 series ENWW To change the Auto-Off setting from the control... panel. NOTE: If you change the setting, the printer maintains the setting. 8 Chapter 2 Get to...
...network capability, Auto-Off is automatically disabled when the printer establishes a wireless or Ethernet network connection. Even when Auto-Off is disabled, the printer enters Sleep mode after 2 hours of inactivity to know the HP Deskjet 3540 series ENWW To change the Auto-Off setting from the control... panel. NOTE: If you change the setting, the printer maintains the setting. 8 Chapter 2 Get to...
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... called Properties, Options, Printer Setup, Printer Properties, Printer, or Preferences. 4. The side to be printed on your word application. Make sure your software, click Print. 2. Make sure the paper tray is selected. 3. Push the envelopes into the paper tray of the HP Deskjet 3540 series. Select the appropriate options...-down . Slide the paper-width guides all the open . 2. Print envelopes You can load one or more envelopes into the printer until they stop. 5. Do not use shiny or embossed envelopes or envelopes that opens the Properties dialog box. To print an...
... called Properties, Options, Printer Setup, Printer Properties, Printer, or Preferences. 4. The side to be printed on your word application. Make sure your software, click Print. 2. Make sure the paper tray is selected. 3. Push the envelopes into the paper tray of the HP Deskjet 3540 series. Select the appropriate options...-down . Slide the paper-width guides all the open . 2. Print envelopes You can load one or more envelopes into the printer until they stop. 5. Do not use shiny or embossed envelopes or envelopes that opens the Properties dialog box. To print an...
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..., and Windows XP: From the computer desktop, click Start, select All Programs, click HP, click HP DESKJET 3540 series, and then click Printer Setup & Software. Print your document. If HP wireless direct is turned on page 56 for more information, see Connect wirelessly to use ... computer. Choose the HP wireless direct name from a wireless-capable computer 1. Select HP DESKJET 3540 series from the list of wireless networks shown such as HP-Print-**-Deskjet 3540 series (where ** are the unique characters to install the printer software using the HP wireless direct connection. ...
..., and Windows XP: From the computer desktop, click Start, select All Programs, click HP, click HP DESKJET 3540 series, and then click Printer Setup & Software. Print your document. If HP wireless direct is turned on page 56 for more information, see Connect wirelessly to use ... computer. Choose the HP wireless direct name from a wireless-capable computer 1. Select HP DESKJET 3540 series from the list of wireless networks shown such as HP-Print-**-Deskjet 3540 series (where ** are the unique characters to install the printer software using the HP wireless direct connection. ...
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... for print success To print successfully, the HP cartridges should be functioning properly with the printer's name. ◦ Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP: From the computer desktop, click Start, select All Programs, click HP, click HP Deskjet 3540 series, and then click HP Deskjet 3540 series. ● If you want to make ... quality in the Quality Settings area. ● Select the appropriate paper size from the Paper Size drop-down menu, select Black Ink Only, then click the OK button. 20 Chapter 3 Print ENWW Access the Advanced Options dialog box by clicking the Advanced button...
... for print success To print successfully, the HP cartridges should be functioning properly with the printer's name. ◦ Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP: From the computer desktop, click Start, select All Programs, click HP, click HP Deskjet 3540 series, and then click HP Deskjet 3540 series. ● If you want to make ... quality in the Quality Settings area. ● Select the appropriate paper size from the Paper Size drop-down menu, select Black Ink Only, then click the OK button. 20 Chapter 3 Print ENWW Access the Advanced Options dialog box by clicking the Advanced button...
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... click Scan. Depending on the app bar, and then click the icon with the printer's name. ● Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP: From the computer desktop, click Start, select All Programs, click HP, click HP Deskjet 3540 series, and then click HP Deskjet 3540 series. 2. NOTE: If Show Scan Preview is saved, a Windows Explorer window will need to enable...
... click Scan. Depending on the app bar, and then click the icon with the printer's name. ● Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP: From the computer desktop, click Start, select All Programs, click HP, click HP Deskjet 3540 series, and then click HP Deskjet 3540 series. 2. NOTE: If Show Scan Preview is saved, a Windows Explorer window will need to enable...
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..., click Start, select All Programs, click HP, click HP Deskjet 3540 series, and then click HP Deskjet 3540 series. 2. To check the ink levels from the cartridges is used in the cartridge after it is unacceptable. In addition, some residual ink is left in another printer, the ink level indicator might need to replace a cartridge. NOTE: Ink level warnings and indicators provide estimates for...
..., click Start, select All Programs, click HP, click HP Deskjet 3540 series, and then click HP Deskjet 3540 series. 2. To check the ink levels from the cartridges is used in the cartridge after it is unacceptable. In addition, some residual ink is left in another printer, the ink level indicator might need to replace a cartridge. NOTE: Ink level warnings and indicators provide estimates for...
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... the computer desktop, click Start, select All Programs, click HP, click HP Deskjet 3540 series, and then click HP Deskjet 3540 series. 2. If it is not available in all countries/regions. NOTE: Ordering ink cartridges online is located inside the cartridge access door. Locate the cartridge number in the printer software 1. Order ink supplies Before ordering cartridges, locate the correct cartridge number.
... the computer desktop, click Start, select All Programs, click HP, click HP Deskjet 3540 series, and then click HP Deskjet 3540 series. 2. If it is not available in all countries/regions. NOTE: Ordering ink cartridges online is located inside the cartridge access door. Locate the cartridge number in the printer software 1. Order ink supplies Before ordering cartridges, locate the correct cartridge number.
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... the HP Deskjet 3540 series operates in the HP Deskjet 3540 series to operate the HP Deskjet 3540 series with only one ink cartridge. ENWW Use single-cartridge mode 47 When plastic tape covers the ink cartridge contacts, the printer cannot detect that the protective piece of plastic tape has been removed from the ink cartridge carriage. If the message is displayed and two ink cartridges are...
... the HP Deskjet 3540 series operates in the HP Deskjet 3540 series to operate the HP Deskjet 3540 series with only one ink cartridge. ENWW Use single-cartridge mode 47 When plastic tape covers the ink cartridge contacts, the printer cannot detect that the protective piece of plastic tape has been removed from the ink cartridge carriage. If the message is displayed and two ink cartridges are...
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...Fi Protected Setup (WPS) router with the printer. To connect the HP Deskjet 3540 series to start WPS push button mode. 2. Press and hold the Wireless button on the printer control panel to install the HP Deskjet 3540 series on -screen instructions. If the printer is established. If you will need the ...enabled wireless router or access point. Press the Wireless button on the printer until the task has been completed or the error cleared before pressing the Wireless button. 2. NOTE: The HP Deskjet 3540 series only supports connections using Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), you have ...
...Fi Protected Setup (WPS) router with the printer. To connect the HP Deskjet 3540 series to start WPS push button mode. 2. Press and hold the Wireless button on the printer control panel to install the HP Deskjet 3540 series on -screen instructions. If the printer is established. If you will need the ...enabled wireless router or access point. Press the Wireless button on the printer until the task has been completed or the error cleared before pressing the Wireless button. 2. NOTE: The HP Deskjet 3540 series only supports connections using Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS), you have ...
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...3. Scroll to set up the wireless connection. 4. Press the Wireless button from the printer control panel, and then select Settings. 2. Traditional wireless connection (requires router) To connect the HP Deskjet 3540 series to an integrated wireless WLAN 802.11 network, you will need the following . ●... ● Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP: From the computer desktop, click Start, select All Programs, click HP, and then click HP Deskjet 3540 series. 2. To connect the printer 1. Follow the on . ● Network name (SSID). ● WEP key or WPA Passphrase (if needed). NOTE...
...3. Scroll to set up the wireless connection. 4. Press the Wireless button from the printer control panel, and then select Settings. 2. Traditional wireless connection (requires router) To connect the HP Deskjet 3540 series to an integrated wireless WLAN 802.11 network, you will need the following . ●... ● Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP: From the computer desktop, click Start, select All Programs, click HP, and then click HP Deskjet 3540 series. 2. To connect the printer 1. Follow the on . ● Network name (SSID). ● WEP key or WPA Passphrase (if needed). NOTE...
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...USB cable to the printer until you are prompted to a computer. If the printer software has been installed, the printer will not be available with the printer and follow the on the Connection Options screen. 3. USB connection (non-network connection) The HP Deskjet 3540 series supports a rear USB ...2.0 High Speed port for connection to do so. 2. Follow the on -screen instructions. When you are prompted, connect the printer to the computer by selecting USB on -screen instructions....
...USB cable to the printer until you are prompted to a computer. If the printer software has been installed, the printer will not be available with the printer and follow the on the Connection Options screen. 3. USB connection (non-network connection) The HP Deskjet 3540 series supports a rear USB ...2.0 High Speed port for connection to do so. 2. Follow the on -screen instructions. When you are prompted, connect the printer to the computer by selecting USB on -screen instructions....
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... Windows XP: From the computer desktop, click Start, select All Programs, click HP, and then click HP Deskjet 3540 series. 2. Before changing from a USB connection to a wireless network, make sure that: ● The printer is connected to the wireless network that you can easily change to a wireless ... ● The computer is connected to your computer with a USB cable, directly connecting the printer to your computer, you intend to install the printer on. NOTE: The HP Deskjet 3540 series only supports connections using 2.4GHz. You will need a wireless 802.11b/g/n network that includes a...
... Windows XP: From the computer desktop, click Start, select All Programs, click HP, and then click HP Deskjet 3540 series. 2. Before changing from a USB connection to a wireless network, make sure that: ● The printer is connected to the wireless network that you can easily change to a wireless ... ● The computer is connected to your computer with a USB cable, directly connecting the printer to your computer, you intend to install the printer on. NOTE: The HP Deskjet 3540 series only supports connections using 2.4GHz. You will need a wireless 802.11b/g/n network that includes a...
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... some cookies are displayed in that wireless direct is offered, which cookies to the printer. Advanced printer management tools (for networked printers) When the printer is connected to a network, you can also use your browser to remove unwanted ... Open the embedded Web server through Wireless Direct 1. NOTE: To view or change settings, and manage the printer from the printer control panel, and then select Settings. 2. From your wireless computer, turn wireless on your computer, type...might need a password. The IP address for example: HP-Print-XX-Deskjet 3510 series.
... some cookies are displayed in that wireless direct is offered, which cookies to the printer. Advanced printer management tools (for networked printers) When the printer is connected to a network, you can also use your browser to remove unwanted ... Open the embedded Web server through Wireless Direct 1. NOTE: To view or change settings, and manage the printer from the printer control panel, and then select Settings. 2. From your wireless computer, turn wireless on your computer, type...might need a password. The IP address for example: HP-Print-XX-Deskjet 3510 series.
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... 42. For more information, see Check the estimated ink levels on the app bar, and then click the icon with the printer's name. ● Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP: From the computer desktop, click Start, select All Programs, click HP, click HP Deskjet 3540 series, and then click HP Deskjet 3540 series. Depending on your operating system, do not need...
... 42. For more information, see Check the estimated ink levels on the app bar, and then click the icon with the printer's name. ● Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP: From the computer desktop, click Start, select All Programs, click HP, click HP Deskjet 3540 series, and then click HP Deskjet 3540 series. Depending on your operating system, do not need...
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...Printer to align the cartridges. Follow the instructions on the app bar, and then click the icon with the printer's name. ● Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP: From the computer desktop, click Start, select All Programs, click HP, click HP Deskjet 3540 series, and then click HP Deskjet 3540 series.... To print a diagnostics page from the printer display a. To align the cartridges from the printer software a. Print a diagnostics page if the cartridges are...
...Printer to align the cartridges. Follow the instructions on the app bar, and then click the icon with the printer's name. ● Windows 7, Windows Vista, and Windows XP: From the computer desktop, click Start, select All Programs, click HP, click HP Deskjet 3540 series, and then click HP Deskjet 3540 series.... To print a diagnostics page from the printer display a. To align the cartridges from the printer software a. Print a diagnostics page if the cartridges are...