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HP DeskJet 2540 vs HP DeskJet 2542

    16.74 in
    9.93 in
    HP DeskJet 2540 Multifunction Printer
    HP DeskJet 2540
      HP DeskJet 2542 Multifunction Printer
      HP DeskJet 2542
      Available colors
      Editiorial reviews
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      User rating
      42
      4.0 out of 5
      42 user ratings
      5 stars
      		23 %
      4 stars
      		52 %
      3 stars
      		21 %
      2 stars
      		2 %
      1 stars
      		0 %
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      4.1 out of 5
      42 user ratings
      5 stars
      		35 %
      4 stars
      		42 %
      3 stars
      		21 %
      2 stars
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      1 stars
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      Full Comparison

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      General

      HP DeskJet 2540HP DeskJet 2540
      HP DeskJet 2542HP DeskJet 2542
      Copieryesyes
      Scanneryesyes

      Dimensions

      HP DeskJet 2540HP DeskJet 2540
      HP DeskJet 2542HP DeskJet 2542
      Width16.74 in16.73 in
      Weight7.94 lb7.94 lb

      Design

      HP DeskJet 2540HP DeskJet 2540
      HP DeskJet 2542HP DeskJet 2542
      Colour of productWhiteWhite
      Document feedernoyes

      Technical details

      HP DeskJet 2540HP DeskJet 2540
      HP DeskJet 2542HP DeskJet 2542
      Color technologyInkjetInkjet

      Display

      HP DeskJet 2540HP DeskJet 2540
      HP DeskJet 2542HP DeskJet 2542
      Displaynoyes

      Printer

      HP DeskJet 2540HP DeskJet 2540
      HP DeskJet 2542HP DeskJet 2542
      Colour printeryesyes
      Color print speed4.0 ppm4.0 ppm
      B/W print speed7.0 ppm7.0 ppm

      Scanner

      HP DeskJet 2540HP DeskJet 2540
      HP DeskJet 2542HP DeskJet 2542
      Maximum optical resolution1200 x 2400 px1200 x 1200 px
      Scanner color depth24.0 bit24.0 bit

      Copier

      HP DeskJet 2540HP DeskJet 2540
      HP DeskJet 2542HP DeskJet 2542
      Maximum copying speed4.0 pages/min4.0 pages/min

      Paper handling

      HP DeskJet 2540HP DeskJet 2540
      HP DeskJet 2542HP DeskJet 2542
      Media supported
      • A4
      • A5
      • A6
      • B5
      • A4
      • A5
      • A6
      • B5
      Feeder capacity2525
      Tray capacity60.0 sheets60.0 sheets

      Connectivity

      HP DeskJet 2540HP DeskJet 2540
      HP DeskJet 2542HP DeskJet 2542
      Interfaces
      • USB
      • Wireless network
      • USB
      • Wireless network
      Communication protocol
      • AirPrint
      • PCL 3
      • PCL 3GUI
      • AirPrint
      • PCL 3

      Power

      HP DeskJet 2540HP DeskJet 2540
      HP DeskJet 2542HP DeskJet 2542
      Power consumption (standby)0.9 W2.0 W

      Pros & Cons

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