HP Deskjet 2540 All in One on macbook pro

I recently acquired a MacBook Pro running the version of Mac OS X 10.6.8.   I could get my wireless networked 3540 HP all-in-one installed as printer, but it won't install, recognize oe open the scan function. ; even from the HP installation disk.

What can I do?

Hi @chazcee,

I see by your post you have the Deskjet 2540 and are not able to install it on Mac. I want to help you.

I provided some documents to help solve this problem.

HP Deskjet 2540 and Deskjet Ink Advantage 2545 Printer Series - "Can't find printer" Error Message appears on the computer for a wireless network Installation.

Set up your printer for a wireless network for the HP Deskjet 2540 and 2545 all-in-One Printer Series.

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