Talking about printers that give you the very best of what you want in your office, HP Deskjet 2742e all-in-one printer won’t be left behind. HP Deskjet 2742e all-in-one printer is known for its uniqueness in work and also perfect work too. There is a lot we would be discussing about this printer today, starting from all what the printer is all about, down to its amazing properties, its pros, and cons, how to connect the HP Deskjet 2742e all-in-one printer to Wi-Fi wireless network, and work wirelessly, and to round it up we will also give you easy steps on how you could get the printer to scan and share digitally using just your mobile phone. As always vinneltv is more than ready to give you the best review about what would help you make the right choice on the kind of product you love to purchase. So, in this review today we would be talking more about the HP Deskjet 2742e all-in-one printer. So, let’s begin with what the printer is all about.
About the Printer HP Deskjet 2742e all-in-one printer
The printer HP Deskjet 2742e all-in-one printer has been known to stand the test of quality for some time now, and ever since then been known to keep to standard too. HP Deskjet 2742e all-in-one printer has a lot to offer to your office and even your home with its amazing features. Above all the features, the HP Deskjet 2742e all-in-one printer can easily be connected to a Wi-Fi network, and help you get to work wirelessly without any stress. All this and more are a lot of goodies that this printer, HP Deskjet 2742e all-in-one gear comes with. The printer also is included with a 6-month instant ink with HP, which helps you reduce expenses for ink cartridges. The HP Deskjet 2742e all-in-one printer, also has features you would love and features you need such as, easily printing, copying, and scanning directly from any device. To wrap it all the HP Deskjet 2742e all-in-one printer also supports smart printing, which is to keep you more secure, more, sustainable, and also more productive.
This and more about the HP Deskjet 2742e all-in-one printer can guarantee you so much you should expect from this gear. Next to come are some of the important properties of this wonderful gear.
Properties of the HP Deskjet 2742e all-in-one printer
The HP Deskjet 2742e all-in-one printer was made uniquely to serve you better than the printer that has been giving you so many challenges, so, we have gathered some of the important properties to note about this gear.
- The HP Deskjet 2742e all-in-one printer supports a free six months instant ink subscription, this is to help you manage the expenses from your ink usage. HP Deskjet 2742e all-in-one printer ink can print up to 700 pages. When you are activated to use the 6-months instant ink, the ink is automatically shipped to you, to avoid being out of ink. Though after 6-months of instant ink, fees might apply, except if you decide to cancel it. But the instant ink option is cool and will help you save up to 50% on ink expenses.
- The HP Deskjet 2742e all-in-one printer, supports some HP+ smart features, which will help you with mobile printing, security, get automatic updates, and other features. All this is possible on the printer once you activate the HP+ which goes for free. But to activate the Hp+, you must use an HP account, original HP ink, and also an internet connection.
- With the HP Deskjet 2742e all-in-one printer, you are sure to get quality basic printing, which ranges from recipes to forms, and even travel documents. The key printing features are printing, copying, and scanning in color, and also mobile and wireless printing. The printing speed is 7 pages per minute for black prints and as well 5 pages per minute for color prints.
- The connectivity for HP Deskjet 2742e all-in-one printer, is dual band, which is Wi-Fi with self-reset automatically and also detects and resolves connectivity issues very fast. It also includes a USB port connectivity feature. Also with the HP smart app, you can scan, copy and even print using your mobile phone. By just connecting to a Wi-Fi network. The HP+ smart apps are simple to set up, and also guide you through the steps very easily. With all this, you are sure to have a better experience with it.
- HP Deskjet 2742e all-in-one printer has product dimensions of 11.97 70 6.06 (L W H), and a product weight of 7.55lb, also in the package, you would find the power cord, reference guide, regulatory flyer, the original HP 67 Tri-color ink cartridge, original HP Black ink cartridge, and the HP Deskjet 2742e all-in-one printer.
All these beautiful properties are to keep you on a fast track on what to expect from the HP Deskjet 2742e all-in-one printer. Next on the line are the pros and cons of this amazing gear.
Pros and Cons of the HP Deskjet 2742e all-in-one printer
The product pros and cons were gathered just so you can make a fun choice on what you are purchasing. So, going through users around the globe, we were able to gather the following reviews.
Pros:
- HP Deskjet 2742e all-in-one printer, has outstanding color accuracy.
- HP Deskjet 2742e all-in-one printer, has a unique plastic body that feels solid.
- HP Deskjet 2742e all-in-one printer, has a first page coming out relatively quickly.
Cons:
- HP Deskjet 2742e all-in-one printer, has a high cost per print for both colors.
- HP Deskjet 2742e all-in-one printer, takes over a minute to print color
- HP Deskjet 2742e all-in-one printer, is slow to print black and color documents.
All these were gathered just so you can make the right choice and decision on what you are purchasing. Moving further, we would talk about how to can simply connect this printer to a Wi-Fi network.
How to Connect the HP Deskjet 2742e all-in-one printer to Wi-Fi Wireless Network
This might be somehow challenging to do, but with these steps below, you would find ease in doing it yourself.
- Go to the play store on your mobile phone and search and download HP Smart App.
- Once downloaded click it open.
- Once open, click on the plus sign on the homepage of the app.
- Once done, choose the type of printer to add to HP smart app
- We want to set up a new printer so click on get started.
- Select how you want to set up the printer (click on WIFI wireless network)
- Click continue
- After that, you can then turn on your printer as indicated on the Smart app.
- If you have done that, click on continue
- Now Smart app will automatically search for the available printer.
- One found click on the printer (HP Deskjet 2742e)
- Input the WIFI logins on the required field on your HP Smart app. (WIFI details are normally at the back of the printer).
- Once done click on continue, and then turn on Bluetooth as requested.
- Once the printer is found, it will prepare the printer automatically.
- Click on allow on your printer.
- Printer will automatically obtain an IP address.
- Once obtained, it will automatically be connected to a WIFI network.
- To verify if it has been connected, check on your printer, you would notice that the blue light is steady and no longer flashing.
- Now click on continue on your HP Smart App, while it connects you with HP+ to check the printer status.
- You can then proceed to activate H+ for 6 months, instant ink.
- For registration on printer dynamic mode click continue, and finally registered to the HP account.
- And that’s all you need to connect your HP printer to a WIFI wireless network.
With the steps above, am sure you are successfully connected to the Wi-Fi network. You can now begin to enjoy it wirelessly.
HOW TO SCAN, PRINT, AND SHARE DIGITALLY USING YOUR HP SMART APP
Most people find it somehow challenging to scan using the HP Smart App. That’s why I choose to show you some little guides on how you can do that successfully. Before then make sure your device is connected to HP Smart App.
- To begin, place the document you want to scan on the printer scanner.
- Go to your HP Smart App, and click it open.
- Wait while it opens.
- Once it opens scroll up and clicks on the printer scanner.
- Once it opens, click on the setting you would love to make.
- Once done, you can then click on print. A preview will be displayed on your phone when you click on print. If you are okay with it click on next.
- And that’s all. But if you desire to add another document to print, do the same steps and click scan. You can keep doing that up to the number of documents you desire to scan.
- Once you are okay you can then print it out. By clicking on the print feature. Select how you want it to be printed. That’s all, you have successfully printed out your document.
- You can decide to share it directly to your mobile device by clicking on share. And you have that done.
If you wish to share to email as well, you click on share, and select the email icon, a fresh page will open, then attach the subject, type in the recipient and you have that done too.
This also will give you easy access to begin work with your printer wirelessly.
Conclusion
The printer will give you the best of what you have ever hoped for. That I can assure you. Remember, that www.vinneltv.com, is always ready to feed you with quality reviews on the products, to serve you better. Please, do subscribe to our channel, to help us grow, and you can also like and share the article. Thank you
