Instead of forcing yourself and your family or coworkers to memorize printer model numbers, you can manually rename printers to something more descriptive and helpful. Here’s a quick tip on how to rename a printer in Windows 10. Rename a Printer in the Windows 10 Settings App To rename any installed printers in Windows 10, first launch the Settings app from the Start Menu.
Mac OS X 10.1 added support for the open source SMB (a.k.a. Samba) clone of Windows' network client, but users had to enter connection information manually in the Finder's Go to Making use of a shared printer connected to a Windows computer is still not as straightforward a process, however.
Once the Settings app is open, head to Devices Printers & Scanners. Here you’ll see a list of your currently installed printers and scanners. Click on the printer you wish to rename and select Manage. This will display a list of options related to the specific printer you selected.
From this list, click Printer Properties. In the Properties window that appears, make sure you’re on the General tab. You’ll see the printers current name in the box at the top of the window. Simply click inside this box to select the existing text, delete it, and then enter any name you want to help you and your users more easily identify the printer in Windows. For our example, the is located on the first floor of the office, so we’ll rename it to “Office – 1st Floor.” When you’re done, click OK to save your changes and close the Properties window. You may need to close and reopen any running applications before they will see the printer’s new name. Once the device list data has been refreshed, however, you’ll see your new printer name anywhere you can select a printer.
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Now, instead of confusing manufacturer model numbers, you’ll see a clear description of which device you’re about to send your print command to. If you’re not happy with the name you chose, or if the printer changes location in the future, you can repeat these steps at any time to change the printer’s name again. And don’t worry about compatibility or driver updates. This method of changing the printer name is purely cosmetic, and Windows will continue to recognize the device behind the scenes by its correct model number. Want news and tips from TekRevue delivered directly to your inbox?
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