adding printers on windows 10- multiple instance of same printer with different preferences

Question

In windows 7, I had same printer set up twice, once in single page mode another time set for duplex. How can I accomplish same in windows 10, won't permit me to set up second instance of same printer.

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Answer 1

Since that you want to set up your default printer preferences, it would be best to contact your printer software support. Configuring the settings of your printer application should be handled by them.

Let us know if you have other concerns.

Answer 2

Printer is Brother - HL-L5200DW

Currently it is set up as wireless, 

Windows X64 environment

Windows 10 Pro

Here is my issue. I have software which will normally print certain reports in single page 

and other print jobs in duplex.

I want to be able to set up the same printer with different default printer preferences.

Currently, I can only create one instance of the printer. Not sure how to "add printer" again for the same printer.

Answer 3

Hi Jeff,

Additional details will help us to better understand your concern. Kindly answer the questions below:

• What is the make and model of your printer?
• Is it wireless or wired?
• Have you encountered any error messages?
• What Windows version and build number do you have?
• What troubleshooting steps have you done so far?

In the meantime, you can refer to this link for the steps on connecting or installing your printer: Fix printer problems.

We will wait for your response.