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Manlyboots907
Aug 19, 2022Copper Contributor
Shortcut for adding a printer
Maybe my keywords are too generic. The problem is simple, I want to have a shortcut command to add a new printer wizard, like the "The printer that I want isn't listed" when in device settings. L...
- Aug 22, 2022This sort of work, it still searches in the background but I think it takes you where you want to be: rundll32 printui.dll,PrintUIEntry /il
FranciscoKSmith
Apr 27, 2024Copper Contributor
To create a shortcut for directly accessing the "Add a printer" wizard without going through the initial search process, you can use a command that directly opens the wizard. Here's how you can do it:
- Right-click on the desktop or in a folder where you want to create the shortcut.
- Select "New" and then "Shortcut."
- In the location field of the shortcut wizard, enter the following command:
control.exe /name Microsoft.DevicesAndPrinters /page PrinterAddPrinter
- Click "Next."
- Enter a name for the shortcut (e.g., "Add Printer") and click "Finish."
Now, whenever you double-click on this shortcut, it will directly open the "Add a printer" wizard without going through the initial search process. This should save you time and bypass the annoyance of searching for known printers first.
Manlyboots907
Jul 18, 2024Copper Contributor
No joy on this one, i get an error. "windows cannot find"