HP DeskJet 6540dt Color Printer

by HP

Product Details

• Item Weight: 27 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 27 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B0002GWUFU
• Item model number: C8965A#B1H
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: August 2, 2004

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

The HP DeskJet 6540dt color inkjet printer offers versatile performance and connectivity and a sleek-looking, low-profile design. Features include fast 30 ppm black printing (up to 20 ppm in color) plus sharp resolutions, fine enough even for home photo printing. The 6540dt offers expanded paper handling plus handy two-sided (automatic duplex) printing.

The 6540dt produces crisp 1,200 dpi printing in black, and up to 4,800-optimized dpi color. Users can choose to use an optional photo print cartridge for six-color printing, or stick with the standard four-color. Either way, you'll get high-quality photo print results. The 6540dt also offers the choice of printing photos with or without borders on a variety of media types and sizes, and includes HP photo printing software for easy task management and image editing.

The HP 6540dt offers versatile connectivity. It features two USB ports (standard)--one in the back and one in the front--for easy laptop connection. An optional external print server is available, as in an optional 802.11b wireless accessory. The 6540dt is backed by a one-year warranty.

What's in the Box
HP Deskjet 6540dt color inkjet printer, HP duplexing unit printing accessory ph5712 (Q5712A), HP 250-sheet paper tray pt3447 (Q3447A), HP 96 black inkjet print cartridge (C8767W), HP 97 tri-color inkjet print cartridge (C9363W), HP photo printing software (Windows only), printer software (Windows and Macintosh) and User's guide on CD-ROM, setup poster, reference guide, power supply, power cord; USB cable not included

See for Yourself
this printer in action

Product Description

DeskJet 6540DT Color Inkjet Printer

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS MACHINE, April 3, 2005

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Lee "07 Dyna Low Rider" (Gladwin, MI, United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: HP DeskJet 6540dt Color Printer (Office Product)

I looked long and hard before I committed to a printer. I wanted something that printed things out fast and did a good job on photos. This unit does both, and very well I might ad.

I like the sleekness of lines, the solid appearance and the weight. This is NOT a small printer. It's moderate in size. Not tiny, but not a monster either. I suggest you take a look at its measurements, and where you plan to put it. That might be important to you.

Many out there are just too light and flimsy, and wobble when they print. Anyway, this thing is quiet, VERY FAST and is capable of using 6 ink colors for BORDERLESS photos. It takes all sized of paper, envelopes and this baby COMES WITH A DUPLEXER AND SECOND PAPER TRAY. WHAT A VALUE RIGHT THERE.

The Duplexer for my old Photosmart 1215 ran $80.00 alone.

Anyway, This thing will save you in paper. Two pages ( front and back) on one sheet automatically. Great for People who do brochures, greeting cards, multi page reports, recipes, newsletters, etc. Did I mention it's QUIET??? This thing is so fast if you dont extend the paper stop on the paper tray, it shoots out like a rocket. I'm using Windows XP Pro and it was a SNAP to install. No problems what so ever. Took all of 3 minutes. Just be sure the TWO SIDED DUPLEX PRINTING option is engaged under printer properties. THIS MACHINE ALSO TAKES 28 POUND PAPER. Not all do. If you use paper with a brightness of 113, the color is really crisp, sharp and clean. I load the upper tray with standard paper and the lower tray ( which you dont need to install if you dont want to) filled with glossy photo paper. Although this printer substantial, be sure you have it on a ROCK SOLID SURFACE and you wont be disappointed with the end product. This unit comes with a black 21ml size ink cartridge which is said to print out 800 sheets. The Tri color is 14ml and is said to print out 450 aheets. Usually printers are shipped with minimal ink.....not this baby. Cartridge #99 contains 13ml photo ink.(which is optional and NOT included) and is to be used with the Tri-Color if printing out BORDERLESS PHOTOS. The ONLY thing this DOESNT COME WITH is the USB 2 cord. I got one at WAl-Mart. DID I mention it's QUIET & FAST????

Men will love the unit for it's looks, speed and efficency. Women will love it for Duplexing and photo reproduction. It's a WIN- WIN situation in my book......and you cant beat the price AND Free shipping too!!! AMAZON.COM did it again. THANKS GUYS.

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars HP creates another excellent product, October 31, 2004

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Gregory Bernard Banks ", author" (Atlanta area) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: HP DeskJet 6540dt Color Printer (Office Product)

I've only had the 6540dt for a few days, but from what I've seen so far, HP continues to make the most solid, high quality inkjets on the market. Not only does it operate well, it's attractive and yet even looks well built metal plate front. It's fast, with very sharp print quality.

After over three years of owning the HP Deskjet 932C and being extremely happy with it, I was thrilled to see this new model up for sale at a very good price for all the included features.

If you're in the market for a new printer, give the 6540 a serious look.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars hp6540dt inkjet color printer, August 18, 2005

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S. elcheickhali (Somerville, NJ USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: HP DeskJet 6540dt Color Printer (Office Product)

the only downside to this printer is that it does not have any font & font size option and the fact that you have to go to each single client's desktop to configure the 250 sheet tray (set the paper setting to go from either top to lower tray or vice versa) otherwise, it'll keep using the default tray and will not automatically use the other tray. besides that, printer works just fine.