HP Deskjet 2742e Printer

The HP Deskjet 2742e printer is perfect for scanning, printing, copying, faxing. Its maximum memory capacity is 64 MB. The printer is compatible with printing via mobile devices. For this, Apple AirPrint, Mopria-Certified, HP Smart App, and Chrome OS are essential.

The printer input tray handles 60 sheets and the output tray handles 25 sheets. It has 2 print cartridges- 1 black and 1 Tri-color. The printer supports manual duplex printing.

Now, to use the HP 2742e printer perfectly, set it up properly. In this page, get the information about printer setup, driver setup, and network setup. Along with this, get information about HP Deskjet 2742e troubleshooting.

HP Deskjet 2742e Setup

HP Deskjet 2742e printer setup is not a complicated process. The simple procedure or DJ printer setup on Mac and Windows devices:

HP Deskjet 2742e Driver for Windows

The instructions for HP Deskjet 2742e printer setup on Windows device are:

Open the package of HP Deskjet 2742e printer
Take the DJ printer and keep it in a place close to the power outlet properly.
Tear off the covering materials from the DJ printer.
Now, take a USB cord and tear off the packing materials from it.
Connect the DJ printer to the power outlet with the USB cord.
ON the power outlet and HP Deskjet 2742e printer.
Switch ON the Windows computer and ensure it has a Wi-Fi connection.
Choose the Setup menu on the printer panel and select the network settings menu.
Go for Wi-Fi settings and access the wireless setup wizard.
A range of Wi-Fi networks will appear on the HP printer.
Choose your Wi-Fi name and continue to enter the password.
After that, finish the wireless setup process and go to the computer.
Access the control panel section and click- Add a Printer or Scanner.
Select your HP Deskjet 2742e printer name and choose the Add device option.
Install the HP DJ 2742e printer on the Windows device as per the on-screen steps.
Finally, take a test print to confirm efficient HP Deskjet 2742e printer setup.

HP Deskjet 2742e Driver for Mac

The procedure for setting up HP Deskjet 2742e printer on Mac computer is:

Access the HP DJ 2742e printer package and open it.
Take the DJ printer and keep it properly near the power outlet.
After that, clear off all the covering materials from the DJ printer.
Then, remove the covering materials from the new USB cord.
Make a USB cable connection between the DJ printer and the computer.
Turn ON the Mac computer and ensure it has an internet connection.
Choose the Apple symbol on the Mac computer and select- System Preferences.
Select your DJ printer name and move on to the Use menu.
Now, you will see a Plus icon, click on it to continue.
Choose the Add button given on the screen.
Carry on with the procedure displayed on the screen.
Complete HP Deskjet 2742e printer setup on the Mac
Now, access a document on the Mac computer.
Choose the File menu on the Mac computer and click on the Print option.
Make changes in the settings for printing on the screen.
Finally, choose the Print option and take a print.

HP Deskjet 2742e Driver Download

Follow the below instructions for HP Deskjet 2742e driver setup on Windows and Mac computers.

HP Deskjet 2742e Driver for Windows

The simple procedure for HP Deskjet 2742e driver installation on Windows device is:

Access the desired computer and switch ON it.
Make sure that the Wi-Fi network is stable on the windows computer.
Know the device OS version and search for the compatible HP 2742e driver file.
After that, download the driver file on the computer.
Open the folder where the HP Deskjet 2742e driver file is and choose the driver file.
Click on the HP DJ 2742e driver file and the driver setup process begins.
Move on with the wizard instructions to proceed with the process.
When your device asks to choose the network setup mode, choose it.
Continue and finish HP Deskjet 2742e driver installation.
Finally, print a sample document.

HP Deskjet 2742e Driver for Mac

The basic instructions for setting up the HP Deskjet 2742e driver on the Mac device are:

Go to your preferred Mac computer and power it up.
Ensure that the internet connection is steady on the Mac computer.
Check the Mac OS version and find the compatible DJ 2742e driver file.
Download the HP Deskjet 2742e driver file on the Mac computer.
Access the folder where your HP 2742e driver setup file is and open it.
Click on the driver setup file two times and the driver installation begins.
Carry on with the wizard driver installation
Choose a method to connect the DJ printer and computer.
Move on and finish HP Deskjet 2742e driver setup.
Lastly, print a test file.

HP Deskjet 2742e Wireless Setup

For HP Deskjet 2742e wireless setup, four methods are there. Here we are listing out the instructions to use all four methods.

HP Deskjet 2742e Wireless Setup Wizard

The procedure for setting up a Wi-Fi network on the HP Deskjet 2742e printer is:

Switch ON the HP Deskjet 2742e printer.
Choose the option- Setup on the DJ printer panel.
Access the wireless setup option and choose the Wi-Fi settings.
Select the given wireless setup wizard on the DJ printer.
Now, you will see multiple wireless networks on the printer.
Choose your desired device Wi-Fi network name to continue.
Type the Wi-Fi password when the screen asks.
Continue and finish HP Deskjet 2742e wireless setup.

HP Deskjet 2742e Wifi Setup using HP Smart app

The basic steps for HP Deskjet 2742e Wi-Fi setup using HP Smart App are:

Turn ON the computer and ensure to have a perfect Wi-Fi.
Find the HP Smart App setup file suitable for the computer.
Download the setup file on the computer.
After that, choose the setup file and double-click on it.
The HP Smart App software installation process starts.
Continue with the on-screen instructions and finish the HP Smart App setup.
Open the HP Smart App software and make essential changes in its settings.
Choose the Add option and add the hp dj 2742e printer to the computer.

HP Deskjet 2742e Wi-Fi Direct Setup

The simple steps for HP Deskjet 2742e Wi-Fi setup via Wi-Fi Direct method are:

Power up the computer and ensure to have an internet connection.
After that, power up the HP Deskjet 2742e printer.
Open the DJ printer paper tray and confirm it has no fault.
Place a bunch of sheets properly on the paper tray.
Make sure that the sheets are correctly aligned and close the tray.
Select the Start option and click on the control panel.
Go for the Printers and Scanners section and choose- Wi-Fi Direct
Select your DJ printer name and complete the HP Deskjet 2742e wifi direct setup process.

HP Deskjet 2742e WPS Pin Setup

Follow the below procedure for HP Deskjet 2742e Wi-Fi using the WPS method:

Place the HP Deskjet 2742e printer and wireless router close to each other.
Ensure that the router, printer, and computer have no fault.
Switch ON the computer, DJ printer, and wireless router.
Select the Setup option on the DJ printer and choose- networks settings.
Now, choose – wireless settings and tap the wireless setup wizard.
Go for the Push Button option and click- Start.
Now, go to the router, press its Wi-Fi button and hold it for some time.
Press the printer Wi-Fi button and hold it for the Wi-Fi setup process to begin.

HP Deskjet 2742e Troubleshooting

HP Deskjet 2742e printer offline issues

The basic procedure to convert the HP Deskjet 2742e printer offline into online mode is:

Firstly, reboot the desired computer.
After that, reboot the HP Deskjet 2742e printer.
Turn off the HP DJ 2742e printer, Wi-Fi router, and computer.
Then, turn ON the DJ 2742e printer, computer, and wireless router.
Now, check the printer to know whether it has become online.
If the HP Deskjet 2742e printer has not become online, then go to the computer.
Choose the Start button and click on the control panel option.
Now, click – Devices and Printers.
You will see your DJ printer name, right-click on it.
Now, you will see a list of options, choose- Use Printer Online.
The HP Deskjet 2742e printer will now become online.
If still, the HP Deskjet 2742e printer is offline, go to the Devices and Printers section again.
Double-click on your DJ printer name and access the Use menu.
Stop the print tasks and ensure to have no paper jams.

Contact our customer support team for more guidance.

HP Deskjet 2742e driver is unavailable

The instructions for solving the HP Deskjet 2742e driver is unavailable problem with the are:

ON the preferred computer and ensure to have a perfect Wi-Fi connection.
Search for the HP Easy Start Driver setup file and download it on the device.
After that, open the installation file on the device.
Proceed with the on-screen driver installation procedure.
Finish the software installation and open it to continue with the process.
Click on the option- Scan Now, which is on the device.
Choose the button “Update” shown on the screen.
Deactivate the wireless router and HP Deskjet 2742e printer.
After that, deactivate the preferred computer.
Wait for some time and ON the HP Deskjet 2742e printer.
Finally, ON the wireless router and preferred computer.

Contact our tech experts for more assistance on this.

HP Deskjet 2742e printer is not printing

If the HP Deskjet 2742e printer is unable to print, then use the method given below and fix it:

Power off the HP Deskjet 2742e printer.
After some time, ON the HP Deskjet 2742e printer.
Check and confirm that the printer is faultless.
Access the DJ printer settings section and make essential changes.
Check and confirm that the DJ printer is properly connected to the computer.
Find a compatible HP Deskjet 2742e driver and download it on the device.
Run the HP 2742e driver file on the computer.
Proceed with the driver setup procedure given on the device.
Install the DJ printer driver and finish the HP Deskjet 2742e Printer Setup

HP Deskjet 2742e printer won't connect to Wi-Fi

The basic instructions to connect the hp deskjet 2742e printer and Wi-Fi network are:

Initially, ON the HP Deskjet 2742e printer.
Access the printer control panel and choose the Setup menu.
Go for the network setup option and access the wireless settings.
Select the wireless setup wizard and a list of Wi-Fi networks will appear.
Choose your desired network name on the printer to continue.
Finish the process; the printer is wirelessly connected to the computer.
Now, if the device Wi-Fi does not appears on the printer, add it using the on-screen

If you need more technical guidance, call our expert team.