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How to Rename a Printer in Windows 10 When you install a printer, Windows will usually name the printer after its manufacturer name and model number by default. If you prefer a different name for a printer, then you are able to rename the printer. This tutorial will show you how to rename a printer for all users in Windows 10. You must be signed in as an administrator to rename a printer.
Contents Rename Printer in Settings Rename Printer in Control Panel Rename Printer in PowerShell
OPTION ONE Rename Printer in Settings
3 Click/tap on the Printer properties link. (see screenshot below)
4 In the General tab, click/tap on the Change Properties button if there. (see screenshot below)
5 Type the new name you want for this printer in the top field, and click/tap on OK. (see screenshot below)
6 If this is a shared printer, click/tap on Yes to confirm renaming the printer. (see screenshot below) Clicking on No will cancel renaming this printer.
7 You can now close Settings if you like.
OPTION TWO Rename Printer in Control Panel
3 In the General tab, click/tap on the Change Properties button if there. (see screenshot below)
4 Type the new name you want for this printer in the top field, and click/tap on OK. (see screenshot below)
5 If this is a shared printer, click/tap on Yes to confirm renaming the printer. (see screenshot below) Clicking on No will cancel renaming this printer.
6 You can now close Devices and Printers if you like.
OPTION THREE Rename Printer in PowerShellTo see more usage options for the Rename-Printer command, see: Rename-Printer | Microsoft Docs
3 Type the command below into the elevated PowerShell, and press Enter. (see screenshot below)
Substitute Current printer name in the command above with the actual current name (ex: "HP Color LaserJet Pro MFP M477 PCL 6") of the printer from you want to rename.
4 You can now close the elevated PowerShell if you like. That's it, Shawn Brink
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