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How do I add a printer icon to my windows 10 desktop?

Anonymous
2019-06-21T17:27:07+00:00

I am not sure why they made it so hard but I cannot figure out how to add a printer icon to my windows 10 desktop.

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Kapil Arya 37,781 Reputation points Volunteer Moderator
2020-07-18T10:06:33+00:00

Hello,

Try these steps:

  1. Open Control Panel, go to Devices and Printers section. Alternatively, you can press Windows + R and type control printers and click OK.
  2. Right click on your printer and select Create shortcut.
  3. Windows couldn't create a shortcut in Control Panel, hence its asks you to create a shortcut at Desktop instead. So in the confirmation prompt, click Yes.
  4. Go to Desktop and you'll find the printer icon/shortcut there.

Else try this, if above doesn't works:

  1. Open Control Panel, go to Devices and Printers section.
  2. Find your printer icon and drag it to Desktop. 

Hope this helps!

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  1. Anonymous
    2020-07-31T04:13:39+00:00

    This ****p.  It shouldn't be this hard to establish an icon.  Control panel is also **** up.

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  2. Anonymous
    2019-06-21T17:31:18+00:00

    Hi JD. I'm Greg, an installation specialist and 9 year Windows MVP here to help you.

    The full software package which should be installed from the printer maker's Support downloads webpage should put a shortcut to it's Control Panel on the desktop. There you can initiate scans (or from the printer top since you have this vital software) as well as access Maintenance tools.

    It's also equally important to always have the latest printer firmware installed from the same manufacturer's Support Downloads.

    I hope this helps. Feel free to ask back any questions and keep me posted. If you'll wait to rate whether my post helped you, I will keep working with you until it's resolved.

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  3. Anonymous
    2020-08-26T16:31:07+00:00

    i have io problem-idit operator nee to put icon so can turn on printer hp 8220

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  4. Anonymous
    2020-08-20T14:46:56+00:00

    I have a chrome book and am trying to add a printer,  The printer is an HP officejet Pro 8035.  How do I  make it discoverable by my laptop.

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