HP Deskjet 2542 Ink Cartridges

HP Deskjet 2542 Ink Cartridges

The following 17 products are guaranteed to work in your HP Deskjet 2542 printer:

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Sets of ink cartridges for HP Deskjet 2542 printer:

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Compatible HP 301XL High Capacity 2 x Black & 1 x Tri-Colour Ink Multipack

Compatible HP 301XL High Capacity 2 x Black & 1 x Tri-Colour Ink Multipack

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122 reviews
  • Contains CH563EE (x 2), CH564EE
  • Made from recycled HP cartridges
    Made using recycled HP cartridges, these cartridges are a direct replacement for the HP versions. Manufactured to strict quality standards, our premium cartridges produce high quality prints and are very reliable — in fact, we use them in our offices and recommend them to friends, family and other businesses.
  • Get £ cashback.
Best value
4.6p per page

For most cartridges this is based on 5% coverage on A4 paper. These numbers are based on manufacturer quoted values and are for comparison purposes only.

4.6p per page

Pack of 3 cartridges 3 pack |  

4.6p per page

(3 pack)

Page yield:
  • 430 pages 430
  • 430 pages 430
  • 300 pages 300
22ml
High Capacity
£63.35 inc VAT

FREE next-day delivery

99+ in stock
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  • 2 £58.15 inc VAT
  • 3+ £55.87 inc VAT
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Compatible HP 301XL High Capacity Black & Tri-Colour Ink Cartridge Multipack

Compatible HP 301XL High Capacity Black & Tri-Colour Ink Cartridge Multipack

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324 reviews
Save £35.48 compared to HP brand
  • Contains CC563EE, CH564EE
  • Made from recycled HP cartridges
    Made using recycled HP cartridges, these cartridges are a direct replacement for the HP versions. Manufactured to strict quality standards, our premium cartridges produce high quality prints and are very reliable — in fact, we use them in our offices and recommend them to friends, family and other businesses.
  • Get £ cashback.
5.0p per page

For most cartridges this is based on 5% coverage on A4 paper. These numbers are based on manufacturer quoted values and are for comparison purposes only.

5.0p per page

Pack of 2 cartridges 2 pack |  

5.0p per page

(2 pack)

Page yield:
  • 430 pages 430
  • 300 pages 300
14ml
High Capacity
£43.37 inc VAT

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99+ in stock
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  • 2 £39.29 inc VAT
  • 3+ £37.54 inc VAT
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Compatible HP 301 Black & Tri-Colour Ink Cartridge Multipack (N9J72AE)

Compatible HP 301 Black & Tri-Colour Ink Cartridge Multipack (N9J72AE)

Save £15.90 compared to HP brand
  • Contains CH561EE, CH562EE
  • Made from recycled HP cartridges
    Made using recycled HP cartridges, these cartridges are a direct replacement for the HP versions. Manufactured to strict quality standards, our premium cartridges produce high quality prints and are very reliable — in fact, we use them in our offices and recommend them to friends, family and other businesses.
  • Get £ cashback.
6.5p per page

For most cartridges this is based on 5% coverage on A4 paper. These numbers are based on manufacturer quoted values and are for comparison purposes only.

6.5p per page

Pack of 2 cartridges 2 pack |  

6.5p per page

(2 pack)

Page yield:
  • 170 pages 170
  • 150 pages 150
6ml

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HP 301XL High Capacity 2 x Black & 1 x Tri-Colour Ink Multipack

HP 301XL High Capacity 2 x Black & 1 x Tri-Colour Ink Multipack

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680 reviews
Best value
8.3p per page

For most cartridges this is based on 5% coverage on A4 paper. These numbers are based on manufacturer quoted values and are for comparison purposes only.

8.3p per page

Pack of 3 cartridges 3 pack |  

8.3p per page

(3 pack)

Page yield:
  • 430 pages 430
  • 430 pages 430
  • 300 pages 300
22ml
High Capacity
£115.18 inc VAT

FREE next-day delivery

99+ in stock
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  • 2 £112.43 inc VAT
  • 3+ £111.36 inc VAT
HP 301XL High Capacity Black & Tri-Colour Ink Cartridge Multipack

HP 301XL High Capacity Black & Tri-Colour Ink Cartridge Multipack

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1,050 reviews
9.0p per page

For most cartridges this is based on 5% coverage on A4 paper. These numbers are based on manufacturer quoted values and are for comparison purposes only.

9.0p per page

Pack of 2 cartridges 2 pack |  

9.0p per page

(2 pack)

Page yield:
  • 430 pages 430
  • 300 pages 300
14ml
High Capacity
£78.85 inc VAT

FREE next-day delivery

99+ in stock
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  • 2 £76.40 inc VAT
  • 3+ £75.43 inc VAT
HP 301 2 x Black & 1 x Tri-Colour Ink Cartridge Multipack E5Y87EE

HP 301 2 x Black & 1 x Tri-Colour Ink Cartridge Multipack E5Y87EE

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662 reviews
10.5p per page

For most cartridges this is based on 5% coverage on A4 paper. These numbers are based on manufacturer quoted values and are for comparison purposes only.

10.5p per page

Pack of 3 cartridges 3 pack |  

10.5p per page

(3 pack)

Page yield:
  • 170 pages 170
  • 170 pages 170
  • 150 pages 150
9ml
£61.78 inc VAT

FREE next-day delivery

99+ in stock
  • Buy more, save money
  • 2 £59.16 inc VAT
  • 3+ £58.21 inc VAT
HP 301 Black & Tri-Colour Ink Cartridge Multipack (N9J72AE)

HP 301 Black & Tri-Colour Ink Cartridge Multipack (N9J72AE)

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1,177 reviews
10.7p per page

For most cartridges this is based on 5% coverage on A4 paper. These numbers are based on manufacturer quoted values and are for comparison purposes only.

10.7p per page

Pack of 2 cartridges 2 pack |  

10.7p per page

(2 pack)

Page yield:
  • 170 pages 170
  • 150 pages 150
6ml
£41.00 inc VAT

FREE next-day delivery

99+ in stock
  • Buy more, save money
  • 2 £39.01 inc VAT
  • 3+ £38.21 inc VAT

Black ink cartridges for HP Deskjet 2542 printer:

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Compatible HP 301XL High Capacity Black Ink Cartridge - (CH563EE)

Compatible HP 301XL High Capacity Black Ink Cartridge - (CH563EE)

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314 reviews
Save £18.76 compared to HP brand
  • Made from recycled HP cartridges
    Made using recycled HP cartridges, this cartridge is a direct replacement for the HP version. Manufactured to strict quality standards, our premium cartridges produce high quality prints and are very reliable — in fact, we use them in our offices and recommend them to friends, family and other businesses.
  • Get £ cashback.
Best value
4.4p per page

For most cartridges this is based on 5% coverage on A4 paper. These numbers are based on manufacturer quoted values and are for comparison purposes only.

4.4p per page

Pack of 1 cartridges 1 pack |  

4.4p per page

(1 pack)

Page yield:
  • 430 pages 430
8ml
High Capacity
£22.92 inc VAT

FREE next-day delivery

99+ in stock
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  • 2 £20.16 inc VAT
  • 3+ £18.98 inc VAT
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Compatible HP 301 Black Ink Cartridge - (CH561EE)

Compatible HP 301 Black Ink Cartridge - (CH561EE)

Save £5.75 compared to HP brand
  • Made from recycled HP cartridges
    Made using recycled HP cartridges, this cartridge is a direct replacement for the HP version. Manufactured to strict quality standards, our premium cartridges produce high quality prints and are very reliable — in fact, we use them in our offices and recommend them to friends, family and other businesses.
  • Get £ cashback.
7.9p per page

For most cartridges this is based on 5% coverage on A4 paper. These numbers are based on manufacturer quoted values and are for comparison purposes only.

7.9p per page

Pack of 1 cartridges 1 pack |  

7.9p per page

(1 pack)

Page yield:
  • 170 pages 170
3ml

New product, not yet available

HP 301XL High Capacity Black Ink Cartridge Twin Pack (D8J45AE)

HP 301XL High Capacity Black Ink Cartridge Twin Pack (D8J45AE)

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452 reviews
Best value
7.7p per page

For most cartridges this is based on 5% coverage on A4 paper. These numbers are based on manufacturer quoted values and are for comparison purposes only.

7.7p per page

Pack of 1 cartridges 1 pack |  

7.7p per page

(1 pack)

Page yield:
  • 2 x 430 pages 2 x 430 pages
16ml
High Capacity
£79.39 inc VAT

FREE next-day delivery

99+ in stock
  • Buy more, save money
  • 2 £76.86 inc VAT
  • 3+ £75.90 inc VAT
HP 301XL High Capacity Black Ink Cartridge - (CH563EE)

HP 301XL High Capacity Black Ink Cartridge - (CH563EE)

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440 reviews
8.1p per page

For most cartridges this is based on 5% coverage on A4 paper. These numbers are based on manufacturer quoted values and are for comparison purposes only.

8.1p per page

Pack of 1 cartridges 1 pack |  

8.1p per page

(1 pack)

Page yield:
  • 430 pages 430
8ml
High Capacity
£41.68 inc VAT

FREE next-day delivery

99+ in stock
  • Buy more, save money
  • 2 £39.68 inc VAT
  • 3+ £38.88 inc VAT
HP 301 Black Ink Cartridge - (CH561EE)

HP 301 Black Ink Cartridge - (CH561EE)

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515 reviews
10.7p per page

For most cartridges this is based on 5% coverage on A4 paper. These numbers are based on manufacturer quoted values and are for comparison purposes only.

10.7p per page

Pack of 1 cartridges 1 pack |  

10.7p per page

(1 pack)

Page yield:
  • 170 pages 170
3ml
£21.85 inc VAT

FREE next-day delivery

99+ in stock
  • Buy more, save money
  • 2 £19.93 inc VAT
  • 3+ £19.18 inc VAT

Colour ink cartridges for HP Deskjet 2542 printer:

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Compatible HP 301XL High Capacity Tri-Colour Ink Cartridge - (CH564EE)

Compatible HP 301XL High Capacity Tri-Colour Ink Cartridge - (CH564EE)

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129 reviews
Save £18.50 compared to HP brand
  • Made from recycled HP cartridges
    Made using recycled HP cartridges, this cartridge is a direct replacement for the HP version. Manufactured to strict quality standards, our premium cartridges produce high quality prints and are very reliable — in fact, we use them in our offices and recommend them to friends, family and other businesses.
  • Get £ cashback.
Best value
6.3p per page

For most cartridges this is based on 5% coverage on A4 paper. These numbers are based on manufacturer quoted values and are for comparison purposes only.

6.3p per page

Pack of 1 cartridges 1 pack |  

6.3p per page

(1 pack)

Page yield:
  • 300 pages 300
6ml
High Capacity
£22.61 inc VAT

FREE next-day delivery

99+ in stock
  • Buy more, save money
  • 2 £19.91 inc VAT
  • 3+ £18.73 inc VAT
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Compatible HP 301 Tri-Colour Ink Cartridge - (CH562EE)

Compatible HP 301 Tri-Colour Ink Cartridge - (CH562EE)

Save £9.55 compared to HP brand
  • Made from recycled HP cartridges
    Made using recycled HP cartridges, this cartridge is a direct replacement for the HP version. Manufactured to strict quality standards, our premium cartridges produce high quality prints and are very reliable — in fact, we use them in our offices and recommend them to friends, family and other businesses.
  • Get £ cashback.
9.0p per page

For most cartridges this is based on 5% coverage on A4 paper. These numbers are based on manufacturer quoted values and are for comparison purposes only.

9.0p per page

Pack of 1 cartridges 1 pack |  

9.0p per page

(1 pack)

Page yield:
  • 150 pages 150
3ml

New product, not yet available

HP 301XL High Capacity Tri-Colour Ink Twin Pack - (D8J46AE)

HP 301XL High Capacity Tri-Colour Ink Twin Pack - (D8J46AE)

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200 reviews
Best value
10.9p per page

For most cartridges this is based on 5% coverage on A4 paper. These numbers are based on manufacturer quoted values and are for comparison purposes only.

10.9p per page

Pack of 1 cartridges 1 pack |  

10.9p per page

(1 pack)

Page yield:
  • 2 x 300 pages 2 x 300 pages
12ml
High Capacity
£78.31 inc VAT

FREE next-day delivery

99+ in stock
  • Buy more, save money
  • 2 £75.92 inc VAT
  • 3+ £74.96 inc VAT
HP 301XL High Capacity Tri-Colour Ink Cartridge - (CH564EE)

HP 301XL High Capacity Tri-Colour Ink Cartridge - (CH564EE)

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195 reviews
11.4p per page

For most cartridges this is based on 5% coverage on A4 paper. These numbers are based on manufacturer quoted values and are for comparison purposes only.

11.4p per page

Pack of 1 cartridges 1 pack |  

11.4p per page

(1 pack)

Page yield:
  • 300 pages 300
6ml
High Capacity
£41.11 inc VAT

FREE next-day delivery

99+ in stock
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  • 2 £39.19 inc VAT
  • 3+ £38.39 inc VAT
HP 301 Tri-Colour Ink Cartridge - (CH562EE)

HP 301 Tri-Colour Ink Cartridge - (CH562EE)

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110 reviews
14.3p per page

For most cartridges this is based on 5% coverage on A4 paper. These numbers are based on manufacturer quoted values and are for comparison purposes only.

14.3p per page

Pack of 1 cartridges 1 pack |  

14.3p per page

(1 pack)

Page yield:
  • 150 pages 150
3ml
£25.81 inc VAT

FREE next-day delivery

99+ in stock
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  • 2 £23.88 inc VAT
  • 3+ £23.11 inc VAT

What ink does the HP Deskjet 2542 use?

The HP Deskjet 2542 uses HP 301 ink cartridges. HP 301 ink comes in black; the black cartridge prints 170 pages.

HP Deskjet 2542 Printer Review

Expert review of the HP Deskjet 2542 printer

Our Verdict:
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The HP Deskjet 2542 is an affordable all-in-one printer with wireless printing capability. It is ideal for entry-level and home users because it is easy to use and set up. Options like XL ink cartridges can make the device cheaper to run, while versatility enables printing on a wider variety of media types, but the device needs a more intuitive paper sensor and it doesn't have the best print quality for photos.

Design

The HP Deskjet 2542 looks clean and minimalist, with a space-saving design that allows it to be placed on an office desktop or computer table without taking up much room. It has a built-in copier and scanner, and wireless LAN. There is a 60-sheet input tray and a 25-sheet output tray.

Advantages

This device prints, scans, and copies. It is compatible with newer operating systems, including Windows 8 and Mac OS X 10.6. The HP Deskjet 2542 has a compact design, making it suitable for small and home offices. The print speeds range from 20ppm in monochrome and 16ppm in colour. Built-in wireless connectivity simplifies direct printing from smartphones, tablets, laptops, and other computers in its vicinity. The HP Deskjet 2542 is quick to set up and it can print on speciality media like cards and photo paper. High-capacity cartridges allow users to save more.

Disadvantages

Users who need to print a lot of photos will be disappointed with the HP Deskjet 2542 because of the poor quality in colour reproduction. The HP Deskjet 2542 is prone to errors, with reports about the device not being able to print after the first 30 pages. There are no options to expand the paper capacity.