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Q: I cannot get my HP Deskjet 2540 to print from my IPad 2. I have connected to the printer on wifi so require anyone' she'll please

Grateful for any advice on how I can get my HP Deskjet 2540 printer to work when using my iPad 2. I have connected to the printer on wifi but it does not respond to a print command?

iPad 2, iOS 7.1.1, Cannot connect to HP Deskjet 2540

Posted on May 19, 2014 1:06 PM

by varjak paw,Solvedanswer
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A:

There's a list of printers that support AirPrint, the native mechanism for printing from iOS, here:

 

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4356

 

If yours does not support AirPrint, HP has an app that enables printing to some of their other wireless printers. Third-party printing apps such as PrintCentral are also available. All such apps have limitations, so check them out thoroughly before you pay for any such app.

 

For other printers, you can route the printing through your computer. If you have a Mac, Printopia would be worth a look. Fingerprint is another option that is available for both Mac OS X and Windows system. You could also consider an AirPrint-capable print server. Lantronix makes a couple of models, including one that supports a USB printer:

 

http://www.lantronix.com/it-management/xprintserver/xprintserver-t2.html

 

Regards.

Posted on May 19, 2014 1:08 PM

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Q: I cannot get my HP Deskjet 2540 to print from my IPad 2. I have connected to the printer on wifi so require anyone' she'll please

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  • by varjak paw,Solvedanswer

    varjak paw varjak paw May 19, 2014 1:08 PM in response to Salmo6
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    May 19, 2014 1:08 PM in response to Salmo6

    There's a list of printers that support AirPrint, the native mechanism for printing from iOS, here:

     

    http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4356

     

    If yours does not support AirPrint, HP has an app that enables printing to some of their other wireless printers. Third-party printing apps such as PrintCentral are also available. All such apps have limitations, so check them out thoroughly before you pay for any such app.

     

    For other printers, you can route the printing through your computer. If you have a Mac, Printopia would be worth a look. Fingerprint is another option that is available for both Mac OS X and Windows system. You could also consider an AirPrint-capable print server. Lantronix makes a couple of models, including one that supports a USB printer:

     

    http://www.lantronix.com/it-management/xprintserver/xprintserver-t2.html

     

    Regards.

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    Salmo6 Salmo6 May 19, 2014 1:12 PM in response to varjak paw
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    May 19, 2014 1:12 PM in response to varjak paw

    Thanks for your prompt response. The Deskjet 2540 does support AirPrint so my preference is to use the wireless linkage if I can?

  • by varjak paw,Helpful

    varjak paw varjak paw May 19, 2014 1:19 PM in response to Salmo6
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    May 19, 2014 1:19 PM in response to Salmo6

    Run through the troubleshooting steps at the bottom of the support article to which I linked above. HP may also have support suggestions, such as perhaps a firmware update for the printer.

     

    Regards.

  • by Salmo6,

    Salmo6 Salmo6 May 19, 2014 1:26 PM in response to Salmo6
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    May 19, 2014 1:26 PM in response to Salmo6

    Many thanks I will try as you suggest. And I thought AirPrint was supposed to simplify the printing process!!!!!!!

     

    Regards

  • by varjak paw,Helpful

    varjak paw varjak paw May 19, 2014 1:40 PM in response to Salmo6
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    May 19, 2014 1:40 PM in response to Salmo6

    It does, but it doesn't simplify WiFi issues, which are the most common cause of AirPrint not working correctly. It also presumes you have the printer correctly set up. I presume you do, but you may want to review the instructions just to make sure you didn't miss something.

     

    Regards.