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Print, scan, and make copies with the HP Deskjet 2542 All-in-One Inkjet Printer. Numerous features make this high-quality machine ideal for modern office environments. Most notable is its Wi-Fi connectivity. Produce stunning images up to 4,800 by 1,200 dpi with this printer. Its printing speed of up to 20 pages per minute ensures you can quickly print documents. Although created fast, each print features superb coloration and detail. Lower energy bills are a benefit of this machine's ENERGY STAR certification. Sporting an intuitive design, it is a plug-and-play printer that's perfect for computer users of all experience levels. See what a difference the HP Deskjet 2542 can make for your next presentation or catalog.This all-in-one printer's built-in Wi-Fi connects the machine wirelessly to various devices. It also has a USB port to connect it by cable to desktop computers and laptops. Several computer operating systems are compatible with the machine. They include Microsoft Windows 8, 7, Vista, and Windows XP SP3 or higher 32-bit systems. It is also compatible with Apple Mac OS X v10.6, Lion, and Mountain Lion operating systems. Minimum requirements, such as disk space and processor type, apply to any operating system working with this machine. You can use your smartphone, tablet or other type of wireless device to print with the HP Deskjet 2542. It works with wireless devices of several brands, including iPad and iPhone by Apple. You also have numerous paper options when printing and copying with this quality HP thermal inkjet. It prints on plain, brochure, and inkjet paper as well as photo paper, greeting card stock, envelopes, and labels. Legal-size media, 8.5 inches by 14 inches, is the largest size the printer handles. Load its input tray with a maximum 60 sheets. Its output tray holds 25 sheets, and prints include borders.This deskjet prints black and color ink. Its highest print resolution is 600x600 rendered dpi for black ink. For color, it is 4800x1200 optimized dpi and 1200x1200 input dpi. Ink cartridges store the ink, and this printer holds two ink cartridges. Replacement cartridge options include HP 61 and HP 61XL. Use the Deskjet 2542's copier to reproduce text and images. Per minute, it can create 4 1/2 copies of black-ink pages and three copies of color ink pages. Copies' resolution is as high as 600 by 300 dpi in black and color. This triple-purpose machine can handle 1,000 pages each month. Its recommended monthly usage is 300 to 400 pages. Besides information, HP provides online update checks and downloads of software and drivers for this inkjet's continued optimal operation. Deskjet 2542 printers fit easily on standard desks. Each printer is 16.74 inches wide by 12.04 inches deep by 6.17 inches tall, and it weighs 7.94 pounds.Conveniently scan to your wireless devices with this all-in-one machine. Its flatbed scanner provides scanned images with a resolution as high as 1200 dpi. Measuring 8.5 inches by 11.69 inches, the flatbed is suitable for scanning items ranging from photos and typed reports to documents.Product Identifiers
BrandHP
MPN31719885
UPC0887758081372
ModelDeskjet 2542
eBay Product ID (ePID)177639932
Product Key Features
TechnologyInkjet
ConnectivityWireless, USB 1.0/1.1
Output TypeColor
TypeAll-In-One Printer
Additional Product Features
Extend Printer TechnologyInkjet
Black Print Speed20ppm
Ratings and reviews
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- 12 Aug, 2016
College Student
My Granddaughter starts college and needed a printer, It does everything the high dollar printer does at 1/4 the price. This is the second one I have purchase, the other is at my Church we use it to print lesson plans for our Celebrate Recovery Group so far it is working Great.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 19 Jan, 2021
HP2542 Printer
The printer is in new condition. The only issue I had was that the package contained no means to connect it to the computer, neither an wireless USB insert nor a cord. Fortunately I hadn't discarded the cord from my 2541 printer. the price was high, but I wanted another 2540 series printer.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 23 Mar, 2016
Setting up
I like the HP all in ones,,and I purchased this model for two reasons,,the lower price than some of the other inks,, and it's wireless,and I do not have, nor have access to any computer,, therefore I use it with my droid cell phone....Velvet CheltonVerified purchase: YesCondition: Refurbished
- 26 Oct, 2015
Shop printer
I bought this printer for a friend who runs an auto repair shop. He uses it to print out diagrams to make repairs. He looks up other things to help his work and prints them too.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 07 Nov, 2015
Nice printer
It prints nicely and scans with ease. It does not have a fax ability!Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 29 Mar, 2016
love it,print with usb or wifi
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Refurbished
- 27 Jan, 2016
print
the new printer wouldnt really take the old inkVerified purchase: YesCondition: Refurbished
- 16 Nov, 2015
After encountering some hurdles, the printer was good to go. A manual on how to set the copier/scanning features would have made it much easier.
Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 25 Feb, 2023
very good printer easy to usr
works great, love it!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- 21 Jul, 2016
Junk
Never worked, would not install no matter what I tried and even tried to install on 3 different computers and used HP updated downloaded software as well. Do not buy.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Refurbished
