HP Deskjet 2542 Wireless Printer Basic Specifications
HP Deskjet 2542 Printer Specifications is the basic specifications of the HP Deskjet line. It offers all the features that are commonly found on portable printers but in a desktop form. It is primarily designed for business people who need to print from their desktop.
This type of printer can connect to either a network or a local area network, depending on the model. Its maximum file printing size is 2.5 MB and the dot per dot resolution is 300 DPI.
HP 2542 Ink Cartridges
The printer has an efficient single color inkjet printer, which uses ink jet cartridges. The in-built image processing engine allows you to adjust the brightness and contrast of the display.
You can also adjust the background rate and the speed of the black & white process. In this connection, you will also find one USB port and one FireWire port. There is a fast wireless connection as well.
The printer is connected to the network using the USB port to connect it. You can either connect it to a network via the wireless connection or a wired Ethernet port. You can also connect it to a computer using the Ethernet cable and a wireless adapter.
The one FireWire port allows you to connect your HP Deskjet to multiple computers and to the printer.
HP Deskjet 2542 Key Features
The printer board of the HP Deskjet includes the following features: Wireless card, hardware-switched multi-mode printer (aka. MFP), device driver, printer driver, firmware, and memory expansion chip.
The wireless card helps you to access wireless networks at different places without any modem or other software required. The device driver allows the computer to communicate with the printer.
The MFP is one of the two data modes. It is capable of both hot and cold printing. You can choose which mode you need by setting the mode chooser, for example, ‘auto’ for cold print or ‘manual’ for hot print.
The printer driver controls the connection and set the print speed. You can set the speed at the factory or after connection.
HP Deskjet 2542 Connectivity
The driver provides support for Microsoft Exchange server. This means that you can use your email client to send and receive faxes from the network. You do not have to install special drivers when using this device; you just need an appropriate driver.
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The only option is to install the software of the manufacturer that supports your operating system.
The network connection is a wireless connection using Wi-Fi or Bluetooth. You do not have to install the Bluetooth devices because they are part of the manufacturer’s driver.
You can use them to connect to printers and to the Internet using a browser. If you are using a mobile phone as a modem, a data cable is also necessary to connect the modem to the modem of your printer.
HP Deskjet 2542 Design
The HP Deskjet 2542 is capable of printing in black and white, grayscale, and color. It has an integrated scanner and can print both letter and fax documents. You can also scan and fax photos. If you are using a network printer, you do not need to install any drivers because it uses the existing drivers that come with your computer. You can connect it using a USB cable or a Wi-Fi or Bluetooth cable.
Printing speed and quality of images is excellent when using the device in comparison with older printers. You can send a document that is twenty-four inches in size using a high definition image without any problems.
This printer also has a high performance and you do not need to keep resetting the printer each time you want to print. The connection between the printer and the computer is very smooth and you can connect to it even if you are in the office or out of the house.
HP Deskjet 2542 Printer Networking
There are some factors that you have to consider when choosing between using the wireless network printer and using the wired printer. The first factor is the speed of the connection.
You will find that the wireless connection has faster speed than that of the wired connection. The second factor is the cost of using the printer.
Using the wireless connection is much cheaper. It costs less than the wired printer. You will find that the HP Deskjet 2542 is much more useful than other brands in terms of its connection. It also has the best and quality resolution and color printing performance.
Originally posted 2021-06-10 16:09:40.
