How to put printer icon on desktop?

Question

I reinstalled my printer (Epson WF-4830) and cannot put an icon for it on my desktop, like the one that used to be there.

Answer 1

To get a printer icon back on the desktop in Windows, create a shortcut from the Printers & scanners (or Devices and Printers) view:

1. Open the classic printer list:
   • Press the Windows key, type Control Panel, and press Enter.
   • Set View by to Large icons or Small icons.
   • Select Devices and Printers.
2. Create a desktop shortcut for the printer:
   • In Devices and Printers, locate the Epson WF-4830.
   • Right‑click the printer and choose Create shortcut.
   • When prompted "Windows can't create a shortcut here. Do you want the shortcut to be placed on the desktop instead?", select Yes.
   • A printer icon shortcut for the Epson WF‑4830 will appear on the desktop.

If instead a general “Printers” desktop icon is desired that shows all printers separately, a registry-based method can be used to add a Printers icon to the desktop, which then lets you view and manage all installed printers from one place.

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References:

• Printers installed using the same driver and port on Windows are grouped as one when viewed within Devices and Printers
• Fix printer connection and printing problems in Windows
• Fix printer not found and printer not recognized errors in Windows
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