HP DeskJet 2640 Series - The HP DeskJet 2640 Series is a compact,
budget-friendly all-in-one designed for everyday tasks, print, scan, copy
- with a tiny footprint and simple Wi-Fi setup. It’s ideal for students and
home users who want reliable basics for homework, tickets, bills, and the
occasional photo without the complexity or cost of bigger machines.
Quick Verdict
Great for: light, occasional printing at home.
Why it’s worth it: super-easy wireless onboarding, clean text at normal
settings, and space-saving design.
Trade-offs: entry-level speeds and manual duplex (no
automatic two-sided printing); small trays best for low volumes.
Highlights:
- Simple connectivity: 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g/n) and USB; guided setup via HP’s installer/app.
- Everyday speed: up to 7.5 ppm black / 5.5 ppm color (ISO) for typical homework and home office tasks.
- Photo-ready quality: up to 4800×1200 optimized dpi on HP photo paper (color).
- Paper handling: 60-sheet input and 25-sheet output; manual duplex via driver prompts.
- Compact & quiet: slips beside a laptop or on a shelf without dominating your workspace.
Key Specifications:
- Functions: Print / Copy / Scan (flatbed)
- Print speed (ISO): up to 7.5 ppm (black), 5.5 ppm (color)
- First page out: as fast as ~15 s (black)
- Max resolution: up to 1200×1200 (black); up to 4800×1200 optimized (color)
- Scanner: CIS flatbed up to 1200 dpi (optical)
- Paper sizes: Letter/A4, envelopes, cards, photo paper
- Duty cycle: up to 1,000 pages/month (recommended use much lower for best results)
- Interfaces: Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz, USB 2.0
- Mobile printing: HP app, Apple AirPrint, Mopria; Chromebook compatible
Driver Downloads
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OFFICIAL DOWNLOAD LINK |
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Windows 11 (64-bit*) |
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Windows 10 (32/64-bit) |
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Windows 8 / 8.1 (32/64-bit) |
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macOS (Intel & Apple silicon) |
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Linux |
*Microsoft distributes Windows 11 only in 64-bit form; there is no 32-bit edition.
Setup Tips (Quick)
- Windows 10/11: Use the Full-feature software from the series page and follow the wizard for USB or Wi-Fi.
- Windows 8/8.1: If HP’s page mis-detects your OS, click Change and choose your exact version/bitness.
- macOS: Run HP Easy Start; it detects your macOS version and installs the correct print/scan components (you can also add the printer with AirPrint).
- Linux: Install the latest HPLIP, then run hp-setup to discover and configure the printer via USB or Wi-Fi.
Pros & Cons
Pros: very affordable, quick wireless setup, compact
design, good everyday text.
Cons: modest speeds, manual duplex, small trays, best for low-volume
printing.