Windows 10: Four identical printers on network - how to rename so users can choose.

I have 4 Brother printers available via wifi on our company network. Using the admin app from Brother, I've renamed each printer, but they still appear with the same name printer model in File Explorer > Network or in Devices > Printers.It seems the only way to differentiate them is to rename them locally on each user's Win 10 OS after diving down to determine IP or MAC address for each printer.Is there a way to have them identifiable for users to select? We are running a serverless environment with internet-based Azure AD and MS365. The printers are not visible/listed in Azure AD.

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Problem with renaming a network printer on windows 10

Hello,

We realize your concern in this regard.

I see you telling that you have problem with renaming the printer. Really not sure under which tab you're trying to do that. When you install a new printer, Windows typically names it after the manufacturer or model. Usually, you can able to rename the printer
by following the below procedure.

To rename a printer:

• 
  Click Start button, type Devices and Printers
  and select same from the list.
  
• 
  Right-click a printer, and then click Printer properties.
  
• 
  Click the General tab, and then type the new name in the text box.
  
• 
  Click Apply/OK.
  

However, to rename a printer, you must have permission to manage the printer. You probably have permission if you installed the printer. If you're on a corporate network, you might need to ask your system administrator. To check your printer permissions,
right-click your printer, click Printer properties, click the
Security tab, and then click your user name.

Let us know how it went.

 

Printer Network Bridge Not Identifying Computer

Hi Bryan,

Thank you for the update on the issue.

If issue persists, then try the steps provided below and see if it helps.

Method 1:

I suggest you to try running Printer troubleshooter and check if it fixes the issue. To do so kindly follow the below given steps:

• Type troubleshooting in the search bar.

• Select Troubleshooting.
• Select View all on the top left corner.
• Click on Printer.
• Follow the on-screen instructions to run the troubleshooter.
• Check if issue persists.

Method 2: Change permissions

I would suggest you to check if the user account has permission to print and manage the printer. Refer these steps:

a) Press Windows key +C, select control panel

b) Under Hardware and devices, select view devices and printers

c) Locate your printer and right click

d) Click on the Printer properties from the menu and select security tab

e) Select your user account name from the list of user accounts

f) Make sure that all the check boxes against the permissions are marked as “Allow”.

If the permission is already set as “allow”, then this could be a network setting issue. Check if your account is configured correctly to the network and check the network options.

Method 3: Re-install the printer

If the permission settings and the network settings are set correctly and yet you are facing this issue, I would suggest uninstall and re-install the printer and check. You can follow the steps provided below to do so:

Note: Please make sure that you have the setup file for the driver of the printer before uninstalling the current version.

a) Press Windows and x key together and click on Device Manager.

b) Locate the printer driver and expand the driver icon.

c) Right click on the driver icon and click on Uninstall.

d) Follow the onscreen instructions to uninstall the driver.

e) Locate the setup file of the driver for the printer.

f) Double Click on the setup file and follow the onscreen instructions to reinstall the driver.

Hope this would help. If issue still persists post back with current status of your computer and result of the proposed suggestion, we will be happy to assist you.



Regards,

 

Cannot install local/network HP 1102 printer. administrator keeps blocking app.

Hi Chris,

• Is your Printer connected to a Local network or Domain network?
• Do you get any error message?

As an initial troubleshooting step, I suggest you to create a new user account and check if the same issue occurs here as well.

Here are the steps:

• Go to Settings.
• Choose Accounts and then select
  Family and other users.
• Select add someone else on this PC.
• Enter a user name and hit next.
• Click on Finish.
• Sign out from the current Account and Log into the new account.

Kindly get back to us with the above information and status of the issue to assist you further.

Thank You.