HP DeskJet 2540 All in One Printer

Overview
This HP Deskjet all-in-one delivers easy wireless printing from any room in your home,[1] plus scanning and copying—at an affordable price. Set up quickly and preserve space with a compact design. Save more with optional high-capacity cartridges.[5]
Ideal for
Simple wireless printing, plus quick and easy scanning and copying with an affordable all-in-one that's designed to fit in small spaces.[1]

Specs
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Printer specifications

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Functions
Print, copy, scan, wireless
Print speed, black (ISO, laser comparable)
Up to 7 ppm
Print speed, color (ISO, laser comparable)
Up to 4 ppm
Print speed, black (draft)
Up to 20 ppm
Print speed, color (draft)
Up to 16 ppm
Print speed
Either after first page or after first set of ISO test pages. For details see: hp.com/go/printerclaims
First page out (ready) black
As fast as 17 sec
First page out (ready) color
As fast as 24 sec
Resolution (black)
Up to 600 x 600 rendered dpi
Resolution (color)
Up to 4800 x 1200 optimized dpi color (when printing from a computer on selected HP photo papers and 1200 input dpi)
Monthly duty cycle
Up to 1000 pages
Recommended monthly page volume
300 to 400
Print Technology
HP Thermal Inkjet
Display
7 segment + icon LCD
Number of print cartridges
2 (1 black, 1 Tri-color)
Replacement cartridges
HP 61 Black Ink Cartridge (~190 pages); HP 61 Tri-color Ink Cartridge (~165 pages); HP 61XL Black Ink Cartridge (~480 pages); HP 61XL Tri-color Ink Cartridge (~330 pages). [Average based on ISO/IEC 24711 or HP testing methodology and continuous printing. Actual yield varies considerably based on content of printed pages and other factors. For details see hp.com/go/learnaboutsupplies]
Compatible ink types
Dye-based (color); pigment-based (black)
Print languages
HP PCL 3 GUI; PCL (HP Apps/UPD); URF (AirPrint)
Automatic paper sensor
No
Paper trays, standard
1
Paper trays, maximum
1
Connectivity
Mobile printing capability
Features wireless direct and local Wi-Fi connectivity to enable mobile printing via Apple AirPrint™ as well as other solutions. Supports printing from most smartphones and tablets using these operating systems: Android, iOS, Blackberry, Symbian, Windows 8, Windows RT.
Wireless performance is dependent upon physical environment and distance from the access point. Wireless operations are compatible with 2.4 GHz routers only; excludes wireless direct. Wireless direct may require driver or apps be installed and connected on wireless-enabled mobile device or PC. Wireless functionality may vary by computer and mobile operating systems, see hpconnected.com. Print times and connection speeds may vary. AirPrint™ supports OS X® Lion, OS X® Mountain Lion and the following devices running iOS 4.2 or later: iPad®, iPhone® (3GS or later), iPod touch® (3rd generation or later) and requires the printer be connected to the same network as your OS X or iOS device. AirPrint, the AirPrint Logo, iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch are trademarks of Apple® Inc. Windows® is a trademark of the Microsoft group of companies. BlackBerry® names and logos are the property of Research In Motion Limited. Android is a trademark of Google Inc.
HP ePrint capability
No
Connectivity, standard
1 Hi-Speed USB 2.0
Network ready
Standard (built-in WiFi 802.11b/g/n)
Ports
1 Hi-Speed USB 2.0
Minimum system requirements
Windows 8, 7: 1 GHz 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor, 2 GB available hard disk space, CD-ROM/DVD drive or Internet connection, USB port, Internet Explorer; Windows Vista: 800 MHz 32-bit (x86) or 64-bit (x64) processor, 2 GB available hard disk space, CD-ROM/DVD drive or Internet connection, USB port, Internet Explorer; Windows® XP SP3 or higher (32-bit only): any Intel® Pentium® II, Celeron® or compatible processor, 233 MHz or higher, 750 MB available hard disk space, CD-ROM/DVD drive or Internet connection, USB port, Internet Explorer 6 or higher
Mac OS X v10.6, OS X Lion, OS X Mountain Lion; Intel® Core™ Processor; 1 GB available hard disk space; CD-ROM/DVD or Internet; USB
Compatible operating systems
Windows 8, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP SP3 or higher (32-bit only); Mac OS X v10.6, Lion, Mountain Lion
Memory specs
Memory, standard
Integrated
Memory, maximum
Integrated
Paper handling
Paper handling input, standard
60-sheet input tray
Paper handling output, standard
25-sheet output tray
Duplex printing
Manual (driver support provided)
Envelope input capacity
Up to 5 envelopes
Borderless printing
No
Finished output handling
Sheetfed
Media sizes supported
Letter; legal; 4 x 6 in; 5 x 7 in; 8 x 10 in; No. 10 envelopes
Media sizes supported
A4; B5; A6; DL envelope
Media types
Paper (brochure, inkjet, plain), photo paper, envelopes, labels, cards (greeting)
Recommended media weight
20 lb
Supported media weight
Letter: 16 to 32 lb; HP envelopes: 20 to 24 lb; HP cards: up to 110 lb; HP 4 x 6 inch photo paper: up to 145 lb
Media weights by paper path
A4: 60 to 90 g/m²; HP envelopes: 75 to 90 g/m²; HP cards: up to 200 g/m²; HP 10 x 15 cm photo paper: up to 300 g/m²
Scanner specifications
Scanner type
Flatbed
Scan file format
JPEG, TIFF, PDF, BMP, PNG
Scan resolution, hardware
Up to 1200 x 1200 dpi
Scan resolution, optical
Up to 1200 dpi
Scan size (flatbed), maximum
8.5 x 11.69 in
Copier specifications
Copy speed black (normal)
Up to 4.5 cpm
Copy speed color (normal)
Up to 3 cpm
Copy resolution (black text)
Up to 600 x 300 dpi
Copy resolution (colour text and graphics)
Up to 600 x 300 dpi
Copies, maximum
Up to 9 copies
Power & operating requirements
Power
Input voltage: 100 to 240 VAC (+/- 10%), 50/60 Hz (+/- 3 Hz).
Power consumption
10 watts maximum, 10 watts (Active), 0.2 watts (Off), 2.0 watts (Standby), 0.9 watt (Sleep)
Power requirements are based on the country/region where the printer is sold. Do not convert operating voltages. This will damage the printer and void the product warranty.
Energy efficiency
ENERGY STAR® qualified; EPEAT ® Bronze
Operating temperature range
41 to 104°F
Operating humidity range
20 to 80% RH
Dimensions & weight
Dimensions (W x D x H)
16.74 x 12.06 x 6.17 in
Maximum dimensions (W x D x H)
16.74 x 21.74 x 9.93 in
Weight
7.94 lb
Package weight
11.49 lb
What's included
What's in the box
HP Deskjet 2540 All-in-One; HP 61 Black Ink Cartridge; HP 61 Tri-color Ink Cartridge; Software CD; Setup Poster; Power supply; Power cord; USB cable; [Average based on ISO/IEC 24711 or HP testing methodology and continuous printing. Actual yield varies considerably based on content of printed pages and other factors. For details see hp.com/go/learnaboutsupplies]
Cable included
Yes, 1 USB