The HP envy printer deals with many connections method. They are Wireless connection, USB connections, Wi-Fi direct connection method. Some of the connectivity methods not supported by the HP envy 5540 printers are wired connection, HP Smart app and Near field communication(NFC). The connection method are given detail are as follows. Make sure you download the printer software only from 123.hp.com/envy5540.

1. Wireless connection

Requirements

  • Setup the printer in a wireless network. Make sure that all the printers are computers are connected on the same network.
  • When you are connecting the printer, enter the wireless network name known as Service Set Identifier and a wireless network password.
  • The wireless network name should be the name of your wireless network. The wireless password is the WEP key or WPA passphrase
  • You can find it on the backside of your wireless router if it has not been changed since setting up your wireless network
Printer setup
  • To setup the wireless communication, use the Wireless Setup Wizard from control panel display. Touch wireless icon in the control panel.
  • Touch the SettingsàWireless Setup Wizard and follow the instructions on screen to complete the setup
  • Download the printer software from 123 hp com envy5540 and follow the instructions that appear online.

2. USB connection

Requirements

  • To setup your printer using the USB cable, install the software from 123.hp.com/envy5540  and connect the computer to the printer directly. A wireless network 802.11 b/g/n with a wireless router is needed.
  • Use the USB cable to connect your printer to the computer before the printer prompts you to disconnect the USB cable
  • Make sure that your printer and computer are connected to the same wireless network to install the printer.
Printer setup 
  • Follow any one given method to open the printer software that you have downloaded from 123.hp.com/envy5540 based on the operating system you use. Right-click on the empty area of the screen if you use the Windows operating system, click All apps in the app bar and click the printer’s icon
  • In windows 7, windows vista and windows XP, click Start, select All Programs, click HP, click HP ENVY 5540 series.
  • Select the Printer setup & Software. Choose Convert a USB connected printer to wireless. Follow the instructions onscreen.
3. Wi-Fi Direct connection

With the help of Wi-Fi Direct connection, devices with Wi-Fi capability like computers, smartphones, tablets and more. Your printer should be connected to the Wi-Fi  directly. Follow the steps to complete the setup successfully.

  • Switch on the wireless direct using your control panel. From the home screen, click the Wireless Direct icon and touch the Settings if the wireless direct is turned off or the lights are off on the Wireless direct icon. Touch the Wireless Direct and click ON with no security or with security
  • Remember the wireless direct name and password if your wireless direct is secured with the password. Touch the wireless direct icon for more settings. Click the Display Name button to display the wireless direct name of your printer. To display the wireless direct password, click the Display password.
  • Turn on the Wi-Fi connection, search for and connect to the wireless direct name, such as HP-Print-**-ENVY-5540
  • Enter the wireless direct password when prompted if you have a wireless direct is secured. Print a photo or a document as you normally do from your computer or mobile device.

HP Deskjet 2542 First Time Printer Setup

How to Install HP Deskjet 2542 for Windows

  • For HP Deskjet 2542 driver download, check the power supply for the printer and computer is stable.
  • Go to the 123.hp.com/setup page, search for the HP Deskjet 2542 drivers.
  • Now, click on the Driver and software option on the driver setup page.
  • In a moment, you will get a bunch of the drivers available.
  • Enter the name of the driver manually, if the desired driver is not available.
  • After finding HP Deskjet 2542 printer drivers for windows, click on download.
  • Finally, install the driver by following the instructions shown on the wizard screen.

How to Install HP Deskjet 2542 for Mac

  • For downloading the HP Deskjet driver, you need to finish the HP Deskjet 2542 setup.
  • Go to the driver setup page using your browser.
  • With the help of the search option, select the drive using the printer name and model.
  • A list of drivers will display on that page.
  • Under the Driver and software option, you can find the drivers.
  • Now, click on the download option to get HP Deskjet 2542 printer drivers for mac.
  • Lastly, connect the USB cord and complete the HP Deskjet 2542 printer software installation.

HP Deskjet 2542 Wireless Setup for Window

  • For hp 2542 wireless connection on windows, proceed to hp Deskjet 2542 wireless setup.
  • Firstly, confirm the stable connection for your HP Deskjet 2542 printer.
  • Using the browser, navigate to the setup page.
  • Now, select the Download option and run HP Easy Start.
  • Select your printer from the list. If not shown, enter the printer name manually.
  • Hit the continue option and now choose Wireless network.
  • At last, you can confirm it by sharing the file to print.

HP Deskjet 2542 Wireless setup for mac

  • To complete HP 2542 wireless setup on Mac, connect the computer to the same wireless network.
  • Firstly, have the network name and password to begin.
  • Then, disconnect all USB cables connected to the printer.
  • Navigate to the setup page 123.hp.com/dj2542 and click Download.
  • Open HP Easy start and click on Set up my HP product and continue.
  • In a while, you will get a connection to screen your printer and then click continue.
  • After installation, click Add Printer to create a queue and then select your printer.
  • For easy printing, you can complete the HP Deskjet 2542 setup.

HP Deskjet 2542 Auto Wireless Connect

  • The technology for automatic wireless connectivity is HP Auto wireless Connect.
  • Now, you can use this method without the help of cables and network credentials.
  • Note: Usually, the printer can offer service during the software installation.
  • Then, complete the Deskjet 2542 Printer driver download to use this method.
  • Next, wait for the Auto Wireless Screen after the HP Deskjet 2542 setup.

HP Deskjet 2542 HP Wireless Setup wizard

  • Firstly, Turn on your computer and go to control panel settings.
  • You can use this method for HP Deskjet 2542 wireless setup.
  • Next, choose the Network or Wireless icon on the control panel.
  • Then, move to the settings option and click on Wireless Setup Wizard.
  • A list of wireless networks is displayed on-screen. Select your network name.
  • Enter the password manually for connecting with the network.

Note: The password for the network is case-sensitive.