How to Rename a Printer in Windows 10 & 11
By Timothy Tibbetts |
Anytime you add a printer, a specific name is assigned to that printer. If you like, you can rename a printer to anything you want.
Before you start, if you rename a networked printer, that printer will no longer work, and you will have to connect it again.
Video tutorial:
Rename a Printer in Windows 10 & 11 in Settings
Click on Start > Settings Devices > Printers & scanners.
Click on the printer you want to rename.
Click on Manage.
Click on Printer properties.
Next to the printer icon, you will see the printer's name. HP ENVY 5660 series [3F0163] is the example in the screenshot below.
Change the name to anything you like.
Click on OK.
Rename a Printer in Windows 10 & 11 in PowerShell
Open PowerShell as an administrator.
Find your printer name by typing in Get-Printer | Format-List Name
To rename the printer type in Rename-Printer -Name "Current printer name" -NewName "New printer name"
Replace "Current printer name" and "New printer name" including quotes.
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Before you start, if you rename a networked printer, that printer will no longer work, and you will have to connect it again.
Rename a Printer in Windows 10 & 11 in Settings
Click on Start > Settings Devices > Printers & scanners.
Click on the printer you want to rename.
Click on Manage.
Click on Printer properties.
Next to the printer icon, you will see the printer's name. HP ENVY 5660 series [3F0163] is the example in the screenshot below.
Change the name to anything you like.
Click on OK.
Rename a Printer in Windows 10 & 11 in PowerShell
Open PowerShell as an administrator.
Find your printer name by typing in Get-Printer | Format-List Name
To rename the printer type in Rename-Printer -Name "Current printer name" -NewName "New printer name"
Replace "Current printer name" and "New printer name" including quotes.
Similar:
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