HP DESKJET 2540: Could not print a thing even after test print

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• HP Deskjet 2540 all-in-one: HP Deskjet 2540 does not print

  I bought my printer a while ago and implemented so I could print wireless from my Mac. The other day I had to print some PDF documents and printed first, but the other two never printed. In the queue, it says "ready to print" and the two buttons wireless to the printer are turned on. It also does not print when I connect it to the USB port. But when I print the test page, which printed fine.

  Hey @bess-stanton1,.

  Welcome to the Forums of HP Support!

  I see that you have some problems with your machine printing Mac OSX 10.11 for the all-in-one printer Deskjet 2540. I can help you with that.

  To start, make sure that the printer is plugged directly into a wall outlet, not a surge protector. Once done:

  1. Disconnect the USB cable if it is connected.
  2. Turn the printer off.
  3. While the printer is turned off, disconnect the power cable from the back of the router.
  4. When the lights come back on the router, turn on the printer.
  5. Close any programs you have open.
  6. On your Mac, click on your Apple icon, system preferences and printers and Scanners.
  7. Hold down the CTRL key and click on an icon of your printer on the left.
  8. Click on reset printing system.
  9. Click the 'more' in the lower left corner.
  10. Select your printer from the list.
  11. Click in the box next to and select your printer from the list.
  12. Click on Add.

  Please let me know if you can print after you follow the above. If you can, please click on accept solution. If you appreciate my help, please click on the thumbs up icon. The two icons are below this post.

• DeskJet 2540 does not print

  I just bought a 2540 Deskjet All in one printer and it won't print any documents. I installed the software from the disk and updated via the web as well. The laptop (vista) sees the printer and the hp software can see the printer but when I try to print a document seems to send it does not appear in the print queue, nothing prints. I used the doctor of printing & scanning hp which gave a green checkmark to everything to the point of test page. The test page will not print and I am prompted to print a test page, it prints perfectly and Dr. print & scan then told me the problem is with the software and to uninstall and reinstall which I was (remove all the hp program add/remove software) before reinstalling it from the Web site and the same thing happens. I tried to use a laptop (Windows 7 starter edition) and it's the same result.

  Any help would be appreciated

  See you soon

  Lally

  There is a fix for this, the pilot 2540 don't currently work with the printer on some windows operating systems, but if you use the 990C driver that works with your printer, thanks to Mark of hp technical supports for the fix.

• HP Deskjet 2540: Does not print correctly

  Hello!

  I was wondering if everything can perhaps help me?

  I'm in Uni and so have to print several etc test and for all these front page - but every time I try to print this cover on the printer page or amends the provision does not print. Why is this?
  The cover page looks essentially like a chart with several boxes.

  And even if there is enough paper in the printer it says exactly the opposite, I want this problem is easy to fix (remove the film and put it again), but it's starting to annoy me

  Is there something I can do?

  Thank you in advance!

  Hello @alinah,

  Welcome to the Forums of HP Support!

  I understand that you are printing problems when printing a cover sheet with your tests to your computer Windows 8.1 for the all-in-one printer HP Deskjet 2540. In addition, you have met your printer issues as well with intermittent 'in paper'. I want to help you solve these issues today.

  To be honest, the paper intermittent power issue and the cover page number can down to a problem of programming with your printer. If your "brains" of printers is corrupt in any way that the printer is not responding correctly. To make your printers programming up to date, please click here. When the site opens, select the download button at the top left. Allow the download to run. Please follow the instructions on the screen to complete the Firmware update of the programming.

  Once the update is complete test please print again. If the number of cover persists, please continue to the next step.

  Add another driver:

  It is likely that the driver for Deskjet you use is in conflict with your Windows 8.1 operating system, even if your printer is compatible with the Windows 8.1. To ensure that a driver conflict provokes questions, please follow the steps below.

  1. Open the Start screen (by selecting the windows start button in the lower left corner or by selecting the "Windows" button at the bottom left of your keyboard to the left of the 'Ctrl' key
  2. In the start screen, type "devices and printers".
  3. If the option devices and printers automatically fills, click settings at the top right and then click on devices and printers.
  4. In the devices and printers folder right click on your HP Deskjet 2540 and left-click on properties of the printer
  5. Left click on the Advanced tab
  6. Left-click on new driver
  7. When the new driver window just press 'Next' until you see a list of manufacturers on the left and a list of Printers on the right.
  8. Select HP as the manufacturer on the left
  9. DeskJet 9800 select the printer on the right. If Deskjet 9800 is only select "Windows Update" at the bottom left and once the update has been completed, you will be able to select Deskjet 9800.
  10. After selecting Deskjet 9800 hit Next to complete the wizard driver new
  11. Under the printer properties window, select "Apply", but don't hit not OK
  12. Select the general tab
  13. Rename your printer in HP Deskjet 2540
  14. Click OK
  15. Finally, right click on your HP Deskjet 2540 one more time and left-click on Printing Preferences
  16. Left click on the paper/quality tab
  17. Left click on the drop down menu 'Normal' for quality printing at the bottom right and change its normal fast
  18. Press apply and OK

  Once the new driver is added, please test print to see if your problem is resolved.

  Please reply to this message with the result of your troubleshooting. I look forward to hear from you!

• Advantage of ink HP Deskjet 2520: could not print

  Hi, I would like to ask you a few questions is aboutj my printer. I bought this printer 2014 form.

  My printer now have a few problem is when I have my printer is connected to my laptop and power running, the power, media icon light and the light on the printer display will Flash.  and I check the guidelines that show the status light flashes is show that scan some problem and you need to restart the printer. Yes, after I restart the printer flashing icon is disappear, I try to print my staff of Mr. my printer connected to my laptop and I press print my documents, the document comes out and I m sure that I put the paper on the paper tray. I have to restart my printer but still cannot print paper. sometimek the printer will I spent 2 hours just to print a document.  also, you can not copy any document.

  This is my problem and I hope can be resolved as soon as possible.  Thank you very much.

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  Hey @jiax,

  Welcome to the Forums of HP Support!

  I see that you have a problem with printing from your PC to 10 Windows for the Deskjet Ink Advantage all-in-one printer 2520. I can help you with that.

  First of all, make sure that the printer is plugged directly into a wall outlet, not a surge protector. Once this is done, try and make a copy of the front of the printer.

  If you are unable to make a copy:

  The printer is having a hardware problem. When the printer is on, remove the power cord at the back of the printer for one minute. If you are still unable to make a copy, the printer needs to be replaced. You can contact the HP Support by clicking on this link and fill out the form below to discuss the options based on your warranty.

  If you are able to make a copy:

  1. If the printer is connected to your PC via a USB cable, remove it.
  2. Close all other programs that you have open.
  3. In your search type in printers bar and open devices and printers.
  4. Right click on all the icons in your printer listed.
  5. Click on remove the instrument.
  6. Repeat for any other copies of the printer listed.
  7. In your type of Services Research and open Component Services.
  8. On the left, click Services (Local).
  9. On the right, do a right-click on print spooler.
  10. Click on stop.
  11. Open your drive C:\, then Windows, System 32, coil, and printers.
  12. Delete everything in this folder.
  13. Return to the Component Services window.
  14. Right-click on print spooler.
  15. Click Start.

  Now, if you have disconnected the USB cable, plug it. Otherwise:

  1. Return to the printers and devices window.
  2. Click Add printer, and follow the prompts to add your printer to your computer.

  Please let me know the results of the rest of the foregoing. If you are able to print, click on accept solution. If you appreciate my help, please click it by clicking the thumbs up icon. The two icons are below this post.

   

• DeskJet 2540 will not print envelope

  I cannot print envelopes to this printer

  Hi KDeB,

  No worries, I'm here to help!

  You may need to change the power settings in Word. The setting will depend on your version, but take a look at the image below. This could help you find what we are looking for.

  In Word, click on tools, select letters and direct mail/envelopes and labels, box of the envelope will be opened in the envelope tab, enter your address, click Options, click the Printing Options tab, you will need to change the auto supply, it can be set to manual. Also check the power method to make sure that it is on the right position.

  

  I hope that this helps, but if you need help, let me know which version of Word you have. Thank you.

• HP Deskjet 2544: HP Deskjet 2540 Series not found - Error Message

  Hello

  I'm getting "HP Deskjet 2540 Series not found" - Error Message When I tried to scan...

  I have recently upgraded to windows 10. I get the same error message when I trobleshoot using 'doctor print and Scan '.

  Please fo help me solve this problem...

  Thank you...

  Hey @HpUser83,

  Welcome to the Forums of HP Support!

  I would like to help you today to resolve the 'HP Deskjet 2540 Series not found' scan error you get when the all-in-one printer HP Deskjet 2544 scanning to your computer Windows 10. There is probably a software or driver error occurring. Can I please you follow the steps below to resolve this error.

  If you use a USB cable between the printer and the computer connection, please unplug this cable now.

  Step 1: Remove the driver:

  1. click on the Start button

  

  2. type programs and features. If a search does not start automatically, you will need to type programs and features in the area of "Ask Me anything".

  3. click on programs and features to launch the window.

  4. in programs and features, will populate a list of the programs installed on your computer. Please scroll down and look for your HP Deskjet. If you see your HP Deskjet in the list, click it and choose Uninstall.

  5 follow the prompts on the screen to complete the uninstallation. Once the uninstall is complete successfully please close programs and features.

  6. then, click on the menu start of new

  7. this time type devices

  8 click on devices and printers to launch the window.

  

  9. in devices and printers are looking for your HP Deskjet. If you see if if please right click above and choose 'Remove' or 'Remove'.

  10. Once your HP Deskjet printer is more than showing in devices and printers please click on any device in the list of Printers once just to highlight. Click the print server properties on top

  

  11. click on the drivers tab

  12. look for your HP Deskjet printer driver. If the list, please click it and choose delete

  13. Select delete the driver only

  14. Select OK

  15 click apply and OK in the print server properties window.

  16. close devices and printers. Please proceed to the next step.

  Step 2: Remove temporary files:

  1. click on the Start menu

  2. type run. Click on Run to launch the run dialogue box.

  

  3. tap folder in the run box, and then click OK

  

  4. when the Temp folder, open select Ctrl + A at the same time on your keyboard. Everything in this folder will highlight now.

  5. Select the "delete" button on your keyboard. The Temp folder contains the temporary internet files. None of the actual files or folders on your computer will be affected by deleting Temp files. A Temp file should you will automatically get the pop up to 'jump' this point.

  6. close the Temp folder when it is empty

  7. right-click the recycling bin on your desktop and select empty recycling bin. Please proceed to the next step.

  Step 3: Install the device:

  1. Please click here to download and install the package to the full functionality of the software and the driver for your printer
  2. Once the download is complete, follow the prompts on the screen to install your printer
  3. If you use a USB cable connection, do not connect the USB cable until the installation program invites you to

  Once the installation is completed successfully, please test scan.

  Please reply to this message with the result of your troubleshooting. I look forward to hear from you!

• HP ENVY 4500: Error: the printer could not print

  After a saga of long hours to get my new 4500 DESIRE to produce a readable text, I finally have a wonderful clear text, but now realize a new problem: the printer stops at Midway through each second page and it spits out just with the white background.

  An error message appears briefly in windows that said "the printer could not print. If I click on it there is no more details. It seems that windows stops just sending information to the printer. My print spooler service is running and we are within 5 feet of the router with a strong bond. I did everything I can think of including updating the firmware and driver.

  Any ideas?

  Thanks for your suggestions! However, most did not address my problem. I ran the Print and Scan doctor before posting this thread, but it found no errors. I was unable to get any additional details about the error.

  SOLUTION: I found a solution after reading this thread. I've updated Windows 8.1 a few weeks since the last time I had the printer works. I've updated Windows again today and the problem immediately went away.

  Although I couldn't see everything concerning him spool printing or printer in the update drivers, it seems that the bug was caused by a Windows Update, and subsequently fixed by another update. I was able to print a 40 page document and several page 5 those without any problem, when before it was bad, making it through several pages before he died. Fixed!

• HP Deskjet 9800 does not print

  My HP Deskjet 9800 is not printing.   It was printing fine until I replaced the cartridges.  I tried to implement everything in the manual, etc... and nothing works.  Any help would be greatly apreciated!  I use Windows 8.

  I plugged into the wall and bought the HP cartridges!  It is now printing!  Thanks a lot for your help!  Patricia

• suddenly, I could not print because the computer cannot identify the printer

  Original title: printers

  I have windows XP Professional and a printer is connected to my PC, all of a sudden I could not print because the computer is unable to identify the printer. I unplugged the printer and plugged again and I turned off the computer, as I went to adding hardware but without success. could you please tell me how to restore the printer connection. In addition, the printer icon appears at all when I plug the printer cable

  Hello

  I suggest you run the difficulty mentioned in the link below:

  http://support.Microsoft.com/mats/printing_problems/en-us

  Alternatively, you can follow the steps mentioned in the link below to fix the issue:

  http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows/help/printer-problems-in-Windows

  Hope this helps

• Re: HP Deskjet 3520 - will not print black text

  Re: HP Deskjet 3520 - will not print black text

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  Hi @Jaaanosik

  Please use the following document to solve the problem. Printer cannot print black ink or color ink, or prints blank Pages.

  If the problem persists, I would call you HP regardless of your warranty status. The number of call HP is 1-800-474-6836 for the Canada and the United States, or you can Contact HP worldwide.

• My Deskjet 3520 does not print envelopes. None of the proposed solutions work.

  My DEskjet 3520 does not print envelopes.  I tried all the solutions, and none of them work.  My operating system is Windows XP Professional SP 3.  The computer is a Dell inspiron 530.   There is noe error messages.  When the envelope comes out of the printer, it is empty.  When an 8.5 x 11 piece of paper is in the printer, the address information prints on the right edge of the paper in landscape format.

  My conclusion is that there is a serious error in the software.

  If there is any workaround I would be grateful to receive them.

  Charlie Wingo

  I simply "duped" the copier and formatted the envelope to print in the center of an 8 1/2 X 11 inch paper landscape page.  It took a few violins, but I've got envelopes printing.

• Deskjet F350 all in one printer: deskjet F350 does not print

  The printer will print after replacing more paper in the middle of a print job. Checked for paper jam and it is clear.

  No error message flashing.

  @karlsruhe57, welcome to the forums!

  I read on how your Deskjet F350 will not print once you have replaced most paper during a print job. What comes to mind, is that the printer can think it's even more paper.

  Try to reset the printer and restart the computer and try again to print.

  Reset instructions:

  • Press the power button to turn the product on.
  • With the product, unplug the power cord from the back of the product.
  • Unplug the power cord from the wall outlet.
  • Wait at least 15 seconds.
  • Plug the power cord into the wall outlet.
  • Reconnect the power cord to the back of the product.
  • If the product does not light by itself, press the Power button to turn it on.

  Let me know what happens!

• DeskJet 3510 does not print

  Hello

  I have a HP deskjet printer 3510 and I use a HP with Windows 7 desktop computer. My printer cannot print from the computer, and he repeats to me than "ink cartrides are missing" tri color and black. I replaced the cartridges and and clean. When iIcheck the ink levels via the printer it self he is saying they are full, and the pritner will make copies of photo, used still print from the computer.

  Hi @jackiew2x2,

  Welcome to the HP Forums!

  I noticed that your HP Deskjet 3510 will not print and the computer says that the ink cartridges are missing. I'm happy to help you with this printing problem!

  Please have a look through this general printing guide, your HP printer print jobs are stuck in the print queue.

  Also, I'd take a glance through this guide, a "cartridge problem," "Ink cartridge failed", not "compatible ink cartridges", or "Cartridge missing or damaged" Error Message is displayed on the control panel.

  Hope one of these guides to help and have a great day!

• Have windows 7 64 bit, andf Intuit quickbooks pro, Amyuni PDF printer will not save to the PDF format. Message from readings of intuit library printers 'could not print to the printer. Check your printer selection. Impression was canced from another progr

  Have windows 7 64 bit, andf Intuit quickbooks pro, Amyuni PDF printer will not save to the PDF format. Message from readings of intuit library printers 'could not print to the printer. Check your printer selection. Impression was canced from another program.

  Hi rkusa1,

  Thank you for using Microsoft Windows forum

  QuickBooks worked very well under Vista? It should also work reliably on Windows 7.

  However, you may want to follow these steps.

  1. right click on your quickbooks start exe file and open properties.

  2. on the Compatibility tab, select the compatibility mode and run this program in compatibility mode for Windows using the following link: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/Make-older-programs-run-in-this-version-of-Windows (only if she worked very well with former Windows operating system)

  3. the control privilege level "Run this program as Administrator". Press apply/OK to close properties.

  4. start - devices and printers - add a printer - add a local printer - create a new port - local port and name it QBD_PDF.

  5. Choose install AMYUNI Technologies - Amyuni Document Converter 300 (click the button update windows if it is not on your list).

  6. If windows detects you already have a driver and then choose to replace the current driver. The printer name Quickbooks PDF Converter - do not share the printer - NOT set as the default printer. Finishing

  7. start right click - devices and printers - printer QB, choose printer - properties and go to the Advanced tab.

  8. remove the checkmarks in the 4 elements with square next to them (lower part of the screen) boxes, and then select "Print directly to the printer" press OK to close the window.

  9 restart you computer and open Quickbooks. Open the file - printer installation and make sure of Quickbooks PDF Converter is selected for any operation PDF printer that you use frequently. (on rare occasions, you will see not of Quickbooks PDF Converter on the list, reboot again and you'll get it).

  You can now perform operations of PDF in Quickbooks (works for 32 and 64-bit Windows 7)

  For a similar question, see: http://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en/w7itproappcompat/thread/2bd30024-0a64-4f6b-a831-8cb7c1e4cce5

  If the steps above do not post your question in this link: http://community.intuit.com/quickbooks

  Kind regards
  Aziz Nadeem - Microsoft Support