network light blinking in a old set up printer

[suecass29]

I have this print for ages and now the light from the network is blinking. Not sure what to do. Tryied lot  diferrent things and my 2540 wireless still offline. Help please

[Raj_05]

Hi @suecass29,

Welcome to HP Support Community.

Thank you for posting your query, I will be glad to help you.

If your HP 2540 printer's network light is blinking and the printer remains offline, here are some troubleshooting steps you can follow.

Check Wi-Fi Connection:

• Ensure that your printer is within range of your Wi-Fi network.
• Restart your Wi-Fi router to refresh the network.

Restart Printer:

• Turn off the printer, wait for 30 seconds, then turn it back on.

Reconfigure Wireless Settings:

• On the printer, go to the wireless setup menu (usually found in the settings or network section) and reconnect to your Wi-Fi network.
• You might need to enter your Wi-Fi network password again.

Update Printer Firmware:

• Check if there are any firmware updates available for your printer. You can usually find these on the HP website or via the HP Smart app.

Check Printer’s IP Address:

• Print a network configuration page from your printer (usually found in the printer’s settings).
• Ensure that the IP address listed on this page is within the range of your home network.

Re-add Printer to Your Computer:

• Go to your computer's printer settings and remove the old printer.
• Add the printer again using the "Add a printer" option and follow the on-screen instructions.

Reset Network Settings:

• If the above steps don’t work, you may need to reset the network settings on your printer and set it up again from scratch.

Check for Interference:

• Ensure there are no devices or obstructions that could interfere with the Wi-Fi signal between your printer and router.

I hope this helps.

Take care and have a good day.

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