HP Deskjet 2540

4079 reviews

Apr, 2024

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price (969)
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design (89)

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reliability (46)
durability (31)
paper handling (14)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 4079 reviews of HP Deskjet 2540. The average rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Comments about the design and size are on the whole positive. The performance and price are also mentioned favorably. The durability and reliability get mixed comments. Some have doubts about the paper handling.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the HP Deskjet 2540 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 88/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for HP Deskjet 2540

alaTest has collected and analyzed 1765 user reviews of HP Deskjet 2540 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.co.uk. Opinions about the size and noise are generally positive. The performance and price are also appreciated. There are some mixed reviews about the durability. There are some critical views about the reliability.

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89% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

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Amazon.com review summary for HP Deskjet 2540

alaTest has collected and analyzed 7 user reviews of HP Deskjet 2540 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.4/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.8/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. People really like the price. The usability also gets good views.

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57% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

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Amazon.ca review summary for HP Deskjet 2540

alaTest has collected and analyzed 3 user reviews of HP Deskjet 2540 from Amazon.ca. The average user rating for this product is 2.7/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.ca. Reviewers really like the print quality and design. The performance and price are also appreciated, whereas there are some negative comments about the reliability.

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67% of the reviews on Amazon.ca give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Trusted Reviews (trustedreviews.com)

HP Deskjet 2540

HP's Deskjet 2540 is aimed at phone and tablet owners who want to print easily.

Low purchase price, Simple controls and LCD, Good quality copies

Fiddly cartridge renewal, Images don’t fill 15x10 photos, No NFC support

Oct, 2013

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Expert review by : Ian Osborne (techradar.com)

HP Deskjet 2540 review

Can this low-cost printer deliver a high-quality performance?

Fantastic price ; Wi-Fi connectivity ; Mobile printing ; Good photo prints ; Acceptable text printing

No colour screen ; No borderless printing ; No auto Duplex ; No internal paper tray ; Slow

If you're looking for a solid photo printer or an all-in-one for the home office, look elsewhere. If, however, you bought your PC for email and the web, and want a cheap and cheerful inkjet to retire the battered old typewriter you use to write the...

Mar, 2014

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Expert review by : Kat Orphanides (expertreviews.co.uk)

HP Deskjet 2540 review - still one of the cheapest inkjets

With wireless networking and support for mobile printing, this MFP can't print photos but would work well in a home office

Jun, 2014

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Expert review by : mfereday (gadgetspeak.com)

A HP AiO Device : HP Deskjet 2540

It has been a while since I last had the opportunity to check out a HP printer. If memory serves me correct, this unit was a home photo printing model that I reported on in 2008. It was therefore quite a surprise when HP's PR agency rang me up out of...

The HP Deskjet 2540 is a multifunction device that offers print, scan and copy facilities with the option of either USB or wireless connectivity. With dimensions at the base of 398 x 195mm (W x D), this unit expands through its height of 156.60mm to a...

Feb, 2014

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Consumer review (which.co.uk)

not good for photo paper!

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I used HP A4 200 gsm Photo paper 'works with all inkjet printers' - worked at first but rollers stopped working after few uses. Contacted HP, replacement sent, same issue! Second time Online chat, after lots of investigation, stated it couldn't print...

Jul, 2015

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Consumer review (which.co.uk)

Excellent for the price

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Replaced a Canon Pixma which ate ink cartridges, for almost the price of a set of Canon ink cartridges. It does everything you need for home use and is more economical on ink by a long way. Cost £45 from John Lewis 6 months ago delivered via my local...

Sep, 2014

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Good all-rounder

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I have now had this machine for six months and use it mainly for printing and scanning. I use it almost always via wi-fi (I have used the USB connection when away from home without a network). It was easy to set up initially, logging on to my home...

Aug, 2014

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Consumer review (which.co.uk)

Do not buy if you expect to scan pages from books

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To scan a page from a book without getting light in often requires you to push the book down hard onto the sight glass, particularly in the area of the spine. This printer has an inwardly sloping front so if you push down hard there, it tips over.

Aug, 2014

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Consumer review (which.co.uk)

Impressive printer for the price

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I purchased this for the Wi-Fi capability and printing from my smartphone. Both easy to set up. Print quality is good and so is the photocopying. A cheap, basic printer which I would recommended.

Jul, 2014

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Consumer review (which.co.uk)

If you prefer to use refilled cartridges - beware

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This is one of the HP printers that requires an HP301 cartridge that is equipped with the V1 chip. This chip is billed as a security device enabling you to lock a cartridge to a specific printer, so that the cartridge cannot be used anywhere else. This...

Jun, 2014

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