2540 hpdeskjet new router & network cant connect printer

[bluesboy1]

deskjet 2540hp printer.  i have new deco tplink router. ive connected cameras,roku,firestick,cameras,ring doorbells etc hp printer shows no way to get it on new network with a logon. simple for every devicebut not hp apparently.

[Dragon-Fur]

@bluesboy1 

Welcome to the HP Community --

So, an impressive list of "all of these things" work.

Sure - this printer might be more of a challenge - the printer lacks a printer control panel, the printer does not support using wired Ethernet,  and the printer Wireless is limited to one band / frequency.

Printer is an older model - I found a review for it dated 2015.

The printer supports 2.4GHz only.

If not done, configure your router to support both frequencies and connect the printer to the SSID named network created for the 2.4GHz frequency / band.

User Guide

Starting on Page 48

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Dual Band Network - Considerations

Reminders 

If the printer supports it, connecting using Ethernet is generally a better choice.

Some printers, particularly older models, only support Wireless at 2.4GHz

Some printers support Wireless at both 5GHz and 2.4GHz – but not at the same time

Regardless, if the printer won't work or cannot connect to your 5GHz frequency, try 2.4GHz.

If you are running a Dual Band Network,

 Check that the router is set up to broadcast all frequencies it supports.

Next,

If your router supports it,

On your router:

 Create a separate SSID named network for each frequency supported by the router

 What?  Create one SSID named network for 5GHz and one SSID named network for 2.4GHz

and

 Connect the printer to the SSID network on the frequency / band you want it to use.

In general,

• 2.4GHz is less fussy about obstacles and supports a longer distance (separation) between router and device (printer)
• 5GHz is faster

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Example – EWS – IPv4

EWS > HP Document / How-to

Use the HP printer Embedded Web Server (EWS)

Ethernet

Open your Browser > Type / enter the Printer IP address into URL / Address bar

Tab Network > Wired (802.3) > IPv4 Configuration

Wireless

Open your Browser > Type / enter the Printer IP address into URL / Address bar

Tab Network > Wireless (802.11) > IPv4 Configuration

As Available:

Tab Network > Wireless (802.11) > Advanced

Network Interface on / off, Network SSID name, Security Settings, Passphrase / Password

Select and connect to the correct SSID / network name for the bandwidth you are using.

Note:   It is not mandatory that you use a manual / static IP address.  Doing so can improve stability.

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References / Resources / Examples

 Printer Specifications for HP Deskjet 2540, 2545 Printers

 HP Deskjet Printers - Blinking Lights (Older models – Deskjet 25xx)

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HP Printer Home Page - References and Resources

Learn about your Printer  - Solve Problems

“Things that are your printer”

When the website support page opens, Select (as available) a Category > Topic > Subtopic

NOTE:  Content depends on device type and Operating System

Categories:  Alerts, Access to the Print and Scan Doctor (Windows), Warranty Check, HP Drivers / Software / Firmware Updates, How-to Videos, Bulletins/Notices, Lots of How-to Documents, Troubleshooting, Manuals > User Guides, Product Information (Specifications), Supplies, and more

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