HP Deskjet 2742e Driver
The HP DeskJet 2742e is an all-in-one printer that works as a one-stop to cover all printing needs. When it comes to the HP DeskJet 2742e printer, it stands for efficiency and productivity. All its features can be used once the HP DeskJet 2742e printer is set up.
The HP Smart App is an innovative initiative of HP Printers to make printing with the HP DeskJet 2742e easy. It allows the user to print, scan, copy and fax files at one spot. Further, commands to the printer can be shot straight from the HP DeskJet 2742e printer. From 123.hp.com/dj2742e download, install and begin using it.
The HP DeskJet 2742e is a wireless printer that allows the user to connect the printer to a wireless printer, making the home or the office a wireless space. There are multiple ways the printer can connect to the wireless network. The HP DeskJet 2742e will be set up in time with an active wireless connection.
HP Deskjet 2742e Printer setup
Step 1: Remove Printer from the printer box
- Place the box of the HP DeskJet 2742e printer on the floor.
- Remove the HP DeskJet 2742e printer from the box.
- Place it on a safe surface and remove all the protective material.
Step 2: Connect the power cord
- Remove the power cord from the box and connect it to the printer.
- Connect one end of the power cord to the Dj2742e printer’s rear end.
- The other end of the power cord should be connected to the power supply.
Step 3: Install the ink cartridges
- Remove the ink cartridge from the printer box and unpack it.
- Make sure this process is completed with caution.
- Insert the printer through the access door and allow the printer ink slot.
Step 4: Load paper into the input tray
- Draw out the input tray and load the HP DeskJet 2742e printer.
- Place high-quality sheets of paper onto the paper tray.
- Make sure the paper is appropriately aligned on the paper tray.
HP Deskjet 2742e Driver install
To use the HP DeskJet 2742e printer to the fullest, the HP DeskJet 2742e printer driver should be installed. The HP DeskJet 2742e printer should be downloaded and installed on a device.
HP Deskjet 2742e Driver for Windows
- With the HP DeskJet 2742e printer powered up, turn on the Windows device.
- Open a web browser and enter details of the 123.hp.com/dj2742e website.
- Choose Drivers and Software from the main menu and enter details.
- Enter the name of the printer – HP DeskJet 2742e and the operating system.
- Choose the operating system from the drop-down menu – Windows OS.
- Download the all-in-one HP DeskJet 2742e printer driver.
- Install the HP DeskJet 2742e printer driver by following the on-screen instructions.
HP Deskjet 2742e Driver for MAC
- Turn on the Mac device and the HP DeskJet 2742e printer.
- Enter the details of the 123.hp.com/dj2742e website on a suitable browser.
- From the home page, choose Drivers & Scanners from the main menu.
- Enter details of the printer – HP DeskJet 2742e and choose the OS.
- The operating system should be chosen from the drop-down menu – Mac OS.
- A list of printer drivers will appear from the list; download the all-in-one.
- Complete the installation of the HP DeskJet 2742e driver by the on-screen instructions.
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HP Deskjet 2742e wireless setup
The final step of setting up the HP DeskJet 2742e printer is to connect it to a wireless connection. A wireless network connection is needed for this. Connect the printer to a network to complete the entire setup.
HP Deskjet 2742e WiFi network setup
- After installing the HP DeskJet 2742e printer driver, the final step is to connect to a wireless connection.
- The installation wizard will prompt a connection; choose the wireless connection.
- For this to be complete, there should be an active wireless connection.
- Proceed to choose the wireless connection and proceed further.
- Make a note of the wireless connection details – name and password.
- On choosing a wireless connection, the setup wizard will provide a list of wireless connections.
- Choose the desired wireless connections and key in the password details.
- Click OK, and the connection will be established in a few minutes.
HP Deskjet 2742e WPS Setup
- Power up the HP DeskJet 2742e printer and the device.
- Make sure there is an active wireless connection the printer can connect to.
- Use the WPS push button method to connect to the printer.
- Locate the WPS button on the printing press and hold the wireless button.
- The WPS button on the wifi router can be found on the printer’s rear end.
- Press and hold the WPS push button and complete the connection.
- Give it a few minutes to complete the connection of the 123.hp.com/dj2742e.
- If the printer shows offline error after connect to a wireless network, run the HP Deskjet 2742e Troubleshooting steps to solve.
HP Deskjet 2742e Wireless Setup Wizard
- Power up the HP DeskJet 2742e printer and the device.
- Ensure the printer and the device are placed close to the wireless connection.
- The wireless connection should be active and stable.
- If the printer does not have a printer display, follow the below steps.
- Press and hold the WPS button on the printer and the wifi router.
- It has to be simultaneously completed; the connection will be established in a few seconds.
HP Deskjet 2742e USB setup of wireless
- Connecting the printer to the device can be completed during the installation of the HP DeskJet 2742e driver.
- The final step of the installation driver is connecting the HP DeskJet 2742e printer to a network.
- To connect using a USB cable, choose a USB connection.
- Make sure there is an active connection that the device is connected to.
- Connect the cable only when the wizard prompts the connection.
- Within a few minutes, the connection will be established.