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HP Deskjet 2540 All-in-One - multifunction printer - colour

Product code:
P173243P | A9U22B#BHC
  • Product Data Sheet
  • Device Type - Printer / copier / scanner
  • Max Printing Resolution - Up to 600 x 600 dpi (mono) / up to 4800 x 1200 dpi (colour)
  • Max Printing Speed - Up to 7 ppm (mono) / up to 4 ppm (colour)
  • Dimensions (WxDxH) - 42.523 cm x 55.219 cm x 25.219 cm
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Product information

HP Deskjet 2540 All-in-One - Multifunction printer - colour - ink-jet - 216 x 297 mm (original) - A4/Legal (media) - up to 4.5 ppm (copying) - up to 7 ppm (printing) - 60 sheets - USB 2.0, Wi-Fi(n)

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Specifications

Basic Specifications

Manufacturer's Part Number
A9U22B#BHC
EAN
7330381493188
Standard Media Capacity
60 sheets
Max Copying Resolution
Up to 600 x 300 dpi (mono) / up to 600 x 300 dpi (colour)
Inkjet Technology
HP Thermal Inkjet - 4-ink
Microsoft Certification
Compatible with Windows 7
Max Printing Speed
Up to 7 ppm (mono) / up to 4 ppm (colour)
Power
AC 120/230 V (50/60Hz)
Model
HP Deskjet 2540 All-in-One
Interface
USB 2.0, Wi-Fi(n)
Environmental Standards
EPEAT Bronze, ENERGY STAR Qualified
PC Connection Availability
Yes
Printing Technology
Ink-jet (colour)
Output Trays Capacity
25 sheets
Media Size
Legal (216 x 356 mm), A4 (210 x 297 mm) (max)
Original Size
216 x 297 mm (max)
Device Type
Multifunction printer
Monthly Duty Cycle (max)
1000 impressions
Dimensions (WxDxH)
42.523 cm x 55.219 cm x 25.219 cm
PC Connection
USB 2.0, Wi-Fi(n)
Localisation
United Kingdom, Ireland, Nordics, Baltic Region
Scanning
1200 x 1200 dpi
Display
1.4"
Office Machine Features
Scan to folder, HP Auto Wireless Connect
Weight
3.6 kg
AirPrint Enabled
Yes
Recommended Monthly Volume
300 - 400 pages
Product Description
HP Deskjet 2540 All-in-One - multifunction printer - colour
Connection Availability
Yes
Max Printing Resolution
Up to 600 x 600 dpi (mono) / up to 4800 x 1200 dpi (colour)
Original Type
Sheets
Max Copying Speed
Up to 4.5 ppm (mono) / up to 3 ppm (colour)

Environmental Standards

EPEAT Compliant
EPEAT Bronze
ENERGY STAR Certified
Yes

Copying

Max Copying Speed
Up to 4.5 ppm (mono) / up to 3 ppm (colour)
Max Copying Resolution
Up to 600 x 300 dpi (mono) / up to 600 x 300 dpi (colour)
Maximum Copies
5

Dimensions & Weight (Shipping)

Shipping Width
46.3 cm
Shipping Depth
35.4 cm
Shipping Height
19.3 cm
Shipping Weight
5.2 kg

Connections

Interfaces
1 x USB 2.0 - 4 pin USB Type B
Operating System Support
MS Windows 7, MS Windows XP SP3, MS Windows 7 64-bit Edition, MS Windows Vista, MS Windows Vista (64-bit versions), Apple Mac OS X 10.6, Apple Mac OS X 10.7, Apple Mac OS X 10.8, Windows 8, Windows 8 64-bit
Software Included
Drivers & Utilities

Scanning

Scan Element
CIS
Optical Resolution
1200 x 1200 dpi
Grayscale Depth
8-bit
Colour Depth
24-bit

Power

Voltage Required
AC 120/230 V (50/60Hz)
Power Consumption Operational
10 Watt
Power Consumption Standby
2 Watt
Power Consumption Sleep
0.9 Watt

Environmental Parameters

Min Operating Temperature
5 °C
Max Operating Temperature
40 °C
Humidity Range Operating
15 - 85% (non-condensing)

General

Device Type
Multifunction printer
Printing Technology
Ink-jet - colour
Monthly Duty Cycle (max)
1000 impressions
Recommended Monthly Volume
300 - 400 pages
Display Diagonal Size
1.4"
Connection Availability
Yes
Interface
USB 2.0, Wi-Fi(n)
AirPrint Enabled
Yes
Office Machine Features
Scan to folder, HP Auto Wireless Connect
Localisation
United Kingdom, Ireland, Nordics, Baltic Region

Printing

Inkjet Technology
HP Thermal Inkjet
Max Printing Resolution
Up to 600 x 600 dpi (mono) / up to 4800 x 1200 dpi (colour)
Max Printing Speed
Up to 7 ppm (mono) / up to 4 ppm (colour)
Ink Cartridge Configuration
1 black cartridge, 1 colour cartridge (cyan, magenta, yellow)
Ink Palette Supported (Colours)
Cyan, magenta, yellow, black
Colour
4-ink
Printer Drivers / Emulations
PCL 3 GUI
First Print Out Time B/W
17 sec
First Print Out Time Colour
24 sec

Dimensions & Weight

Width
42.523 cm
Depth
55.219 cm
Height
25.219 cm
Weight
3.6 kg

Document & Media Handling

Max Original Size
216 x 297 mm
Original Type
Sheets
Max Media Size
A4/Legal
Min Media Weight
60 g/m²
Max Media Weight
300 g/m²
Supported Media Sizes
Legal (216 x 356 mm), A4 (210 x 297 mm), A5 (148 x 210 mm), B5 (176 x 250 mm), A6 (105 x 148 mm)
Supported Envelope Sizes
International DL (110 x 220 mm)
Standard Media Capacity
60 sheets
Output Trays Capacity
25 sheets
Document & Media Handling Details
Input tray - 60 sheets - Legal (216 x 356 mm) weight: 60 g/m² - 300 g/m² ¦ Output tray - 25 sheets
Speed Details
Printing: up to 7 ppm - B/W (ISO) ¦ Printing: up to 4 ppm - colour (ISO) ¦ Copying: up to 4.5 ppm - B/W (ISO) ¦ Copying: up to 3 ppm - colour (ISO)

Miscellaneous

Included Accessories
USB cable
Compatible with Windows 7
"Compatible with Windows 7" software and devices carry Microsoft’s assurance that these products have passed tests for compatibility and reliability with 32-bit and 64-bit Windows 7.
Compliant Standards
FCC Class B certified, GOST, CISPR 22 Class B, CISPR 24, EN55022 Class B, FCC CFR47 Part 15, LVD, IEC 60950-1 Second Edition, EN 61000-3-3:2008, ICES-003 issue 4 Class B, EN 61000-3-2:2006+A1:2009+A2:2009, EN 60950-1:2006
Delivery FAQs

Next Day delivery

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Cost:

Standard delivery is free on small items over £40 ex VAT. Large items (large kitchen appliances and some TVs over 40") do not qualify for standard delivery. There are a variety of free and chargeable delivery options for these items detailed during the checkout process.

How long does delivery take?

  • Well send your order ASAP and give you a heads-up on delivery times before you check out
  • For large items, select your preferred date and time at checkout
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Installation and recycling information

  • Get hassle-free installation and recycling on large items at checkout
  • For recycling, please disconnect your old appliance before our team arrives (unless you've also purchased an installation)
  • For installations, our expert team will disconnect your old appliance, install your new item and connect it to existing services within one meter. Magic.

Please note: We can only install items on domestic premises, as our installers aren't authorised to install any items commercially

Price Match

We'll match against any other UK retailer store or website price including offer-code discounts.

How to request a business price match
We promise to match the competitor’s price available when you contact us. To request a price match for:

  • Online purchases: Contact us here.
  • In store purchases: Contact us here.

Information you’ll need
If you have already purchased you’ll need your receipt, the competitor you want us to match and details of any relevant voucher offers.
If you have not yet purchased you’ll need; the product code (available on the product page), our price, the competitor you want us to match and details of any relevant voucher offers.

We’ll even price match 7 days after your purchase!
Here’s how to get a price match if you’ve already bought:
If you see the same item cheaper elsewhere, within 7 days of buying from us we’ll refund you the difference.
If you bought online: call us on 0344 561 6789 and have your receipt handy.

Price Promise terms & conditions
We'll match against any other UK retailer store or website price including offer-code discounts. We’ll match the prices of any products (not delivery, installation charges, product protection plans or other services) offered on identical terms and where we can check the price and stock position. Our competitor’s product must be the same model number as ours. Both us and the competitor must have the product in stock and ready for delivery. We do not match competitor’s ink prices, trade, membership & 3rd party market place sellers.

Limited to maximum five units per order or transaction. Cannot be used with any other offer.