How to rename a printer on Windows 11
Here are four easy ways to change the name of a printer on Windows 11.
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When you add a new printer toWindows 11, the system will detect and set up the device with default settings, including assigning the long and complex manufacturer designation name. Although the default name makes it unique and descriptive, sometimes you may still need to change its name for various reasons.
For instance, you only have one printer and want to show a short and simple name. If you print from different locations, changing the name and adding the location information may help to avoid sending a print job to the wrong printer. Or, if the system assigns the incorrect information, you may want to rename the printer to reflect the correct name.
Regardless of the reason, Windows 11 allows you to change the name of your printers to virtually anything you want using the Settings app, Control Panel, Command Prompt, and PowerShell.
Thisguidewill walk you through four ways to rename a printer on Windows 11.
How to change printer name using Settings on Windows 11
To change the name of the printer on Windows 11, use these steps:
Once you complete the steps, the new name will be reflected on the device.
How to change printer name using Control Panel on Windows 11
To specify a different printer name through Control Panel, use these steps:
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After you complete the steps, the printer name will be updated on your computer.
How to change printer name using PowerShell on Windows 11
To change the printer name with PowerShell, use these steps:
In the command, make sure to specify the current and new name of the printer. This example changes the printer name to “HomePrinter”:Rename-Printer -Name “HP4C7695 (HP Officejet Pro 8620)” -NewName “Office HP Printer”
Once you complete the steps, the PowerShell command will apply the new name for the device.
How to change printer name using Command Prompt on Windows 11
To change the printer name using Command Prompt, use these steps:
In the command, make sure to specify the current and new name of the printer. This example changes the printer name to “HomePrinter”:cscript %WINDIR%\System32\Printing_Admin_Scripts\en-US\prncnfg.vbs -x -p “HP4C7695 (HP Officejet Pro 8620)” -z “Office HP Printer”
After you complete the steps, Command Prompt will replace the name of the printer with the new one you specified.
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Mauro Huculak has been a Windows How-To Expert contributor for WindowsCentral.com for nearly a decade and has over 15 years of experience writing comprehensive guides. He also has an IT background and has achieved different professional certifications from Microsoft, Cisco, VMware, and CompTIA. He has been recognized as a Microsoft MVP for many years.
