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HP Deskjet 2542 Troubleshooting Print
The HP Deskjet 2542 troubleshooting manual is easily downloadable from our website at https://www.123hp-com.com/dj2542-deskjet-2542-troubleshooting
Besides the 123.hp.com/dj2542 troubleshooting instructions are also available on our website for quick repairs or issues
Troubleshooting is available in several categories
For Print the https://www.123hp-com.com/dj2542-deskjet-2542-troubleshooting/ guide suggests repairs for Windows as follows:
- Printer is offline or a print job may be stuck in the queue: for a job stuck in queue, the job files can be deleted and printer restarted; and for printers offline the Scan Doctor on the printer can fix the issue automatically or refer to the steps in our website for a manual repair
- If printer response is slow: Printer response is slow can mean several glitches such as
- Print jobs disappearing from the queue and not printing – in such as case it is best to check the print queue, run the Scan Doctor, uninstall the HP driver and software, rename the HPBXPSRENDER.DLL file, and reinstall the driver and software.
- The PDF print job could be canceled in the Edge Browser for Windows 10 – a simple solution would be to download the reader app
- Other issues could be error displays such as ‘Oxc19a0005’ error display and ‘User Intervention Required’ errors for which the printer can be reset or serviced
- The HP Deskjet 2542 troubleshooting also addresses issues of poor print quality where vertical lines or bands, garbled characters, part prints, blank pages prints, Excel gridlines not printed etc. – In most of these cases, the cartridge may be removed and placed back, genuine HP ink cartridges may be used and the printer allowed to rest
- For the printer Setup (123.hp.com/setup), installation and other associated updates, the HP Deskjet 2542 troubleshooting fixes issues under different classifications. At this stage even if the installation disc does not start, a manual setup can be accomplished with the 123.hp.com/dj2542 troubleshooting guide.
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HP Deskjet 2542 Troubleshooting Scan
The https://www.123hp-com.com/dj2542-deskjet-2542-troubleshooting/ guide typically resolves the Network Scanner Connection Error
Issue:
- When you try to scan, the scan fails and the document is not found the following steps are performed
- Check if the scan-related issue is also print-related
If error is for both:
Wireless connections:
- Look for Printer Does Not Maintain Wireless Connection
Wired connections:
- Check if the Ethernet port cable is connected to the router
- Restart the printer and the router
Restart all devices
- Turn off printer
- Ensure printer power cord is directly connected to the power outlet
- Close all programs on the computer and shut it down
- Then turn on both printer and computer
- Attempt to scan by clicking on Scan a Document or Photo
Check for printer connection status and network connectivity
- For wireless connections, make sure that the wireless signal is turned on
- For wired connections, make sure the cable is connected to the Ethernet port and green light is steady
Run print and scan doctor
- In the print and scan doctor click on Fix Scanning to fix the problem
- Test the scan
Uninstall the printer software and reinstall it
Check the Windows Image Acquisition Settings that is responsible for the communication between the computer and scanner
Temporarily disable the firewall because sometimes they may block the network printer communications
HP Deskjet 2542 Troubleshooting Copy
A classic problem encountered with the Copy function is quality. Poor resolution, printing vertical and horizontal lines, and color bands on printouts are some of the common issues.The 123.hp.com/dj2542 troubleshooting guide suggests the following steps:
Cleaning:
- Lines and color bands usually appear if the scanner is not clean. It is best to clean fingerprints, dust, debris, and smudges from the glass of the scanner. The lid and the document feed slot should also be cleaned with a soft, lint-free cloth.
- The ADF or automatic document feed rollers can accumulate dust and paper residue. The printer should be turned off to clean this.
Settings:
Copy Settings:
- Changing the copy settings could improve the print quality
- Press the Copy button in the printer’s control panel
- Select Settings and look for Optimization or Quality
- To enhance the quality you can choose from several modes such as Reduce/Enlarge, Optimize, Draft Mode etc.
Paper settings:
Mismatched paper type and size can also result in poor print quality
- In the control panel, look for Setup or Settings
- Choose Def. paper size under Paper Setup
Resetting the printer
- Sometimes recalibrating the printer can fix the issue
- Remove all items from the ADF and scanner glass
- Close the lid
- Disconnect the power cord
- Wait for at least 60 seconds
- Reconnect the power cord
- Load document to copy once again
Printer servicing
- If none of the above resolutions work, it is best to call for a printer servicing

HP Deskjet 2542 Troubleshooting Ink cartridge problem
Ink cartridge problems are usually Cartridges missing or incompatible cartridge
In such cases, it is essential to check if the ink cartridges are compatible with the printer
- The black ink cartridge should be in accordance to the number prescribed for the region
- Check the toner and cartridge for replacements – it is essential purchase genuine cartridges from genuine people
Cleaning the electrical cartridge contacts
- Clean all electrical cartridge contacts with a swab or a lint-free cloth – these include contacts on the cartridge and the ones located inside the printer
- Allow cartridges to dry out for about 10 minutes and insert it back again
Alternatively, just removing and reinserting the cartridges could resolve the issue
Another solution would be to restart the printer
- Turn the printer on and with the power still on disconnect the power cord, wait for about 10 to 15 minutes
- Connect the power
- Turn the printer on again
Check if the cartridges are in their right places
- First remove the black cartridge and replace
- Next, check the tri-color cartridge and replace
Close the scanner lid and check for error messages
HP Deskjet 2542 Troubleshooting Printer not found
Common problems encountered during a network driver download (https://www.123hp-com.com/dj2542-deskjet-2542-driver-download) and setup in windows are:
Printer not found and unable to find printer
Restart the 123.hp.com/dj2542 printer, computer and router by putting them off and on again
- Disconnect the power cord from the printer and all other devices
- Reconnect and turn on again
Check the printer’s connection to the network
- For a wireless connection, ensure that the Wireless signal on the printer is turned on
- Wired connection should show a steady green light
Try manually connecting the printer to the network
- The HP Installer will find the 123.hp.com/dj2542 printer
- The Wireless Setup Wizard can be used to setup the wireless
- The HP driver and software could be reinstalled again
Run Scan Doctor
- The Scan Doctor is a free tool
- It helps diagnose and resolve scanning and printing problems
Disable the firewall software temporarily on the computer
- Where the firewall is helpful in blocking threats, it can sometimes block any communication between the printer and the computer
Uninstalling the HP driver and software can help especially when the setup is not complete