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Based on the manufacture name, series, and model number, the installation process assigns a default name when someone adds a new printer in Windows 10.
How to Rename the printer in windows 10
HOW TO RENAME THE
PRINTER IN WINDOWS 10
Rename the printer
HOW TO RENAME THE PRINTER IN W
INDOWS 10
Based on the manufacture name, series, and
model number, the installation process
assigns a default name when someone adds
a new printer in Windows 10. There are
plenty of reasons to change the name of the
device to something different. For example, if
the users want to update the name to
identify the device better if the user prints to
multiple printers in a different location.
SOLUTION 1: HOW TO RENAME
PRINTER USING SETTINGS
Open the settings.
Click on the option of devices.
Now click on the option of printers and
scanners.
Now select the option of the printer which is
present under the printer and scanner section.
Now click on the option of the manage button.
Click on the options of printer properties.
Click on the option of the general tab.
Now specify a new name for the printer.
Click on the option of the apply button.
Click on the option of the OK button.
SOLUTION 2: HOW TO RENAME
PRINTER USING THE CONTROL PANEL
Click on the option of the control panel.
Click on the option of hardware and sound.
Click on the option of devices and printers.
Now right-click on the option of the printer
and select the option of printer properties.
Now click on the general tab.
Now specify a new name for the printer.
Click on the apply button.
Click on the option of the ok button.
SOLUTION 3: HOW TO RENAME
PRINTER USING POWER SHELL
At first, open start.
Now search for Power Shell, right-click the top
result, and now select the Run as administrator
option.
Now you have to type the command (Get-
Printer| Format-Table Name).
Now to change the of the printer type the
command (Rename-Printer-Name “CURRENT-
PRINTER-NAME”-New Name “NEW-PRINTER-
NAME).
Once you complete the steps, the Power Shell
command will change the name of the printer to
the name specified by you.
ALWAYS THERE FOR YOU
In case of any query or if you face any
problem in doing so you can connect to
the support number. The team of the printer
support phone number is available 24/7.
Thank You
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