Windows 10: I am trying to change printer properties via python code, but constantly getting Access...

As Administrator I am running this python script on my own computer: import win32printimport win32con# Get the default printer namedefault_printer_name = win32print.GetDefaultPrinter# Open the printer with the given nameprinter_handle = win32print.OpenPrinterdefault_printer_name# Get the current printer settingsproperties = win32print.GetPrinterprinter_handle, 2devmode = properties['pDevMode']# Change the printer orientation to landscapedevmode.Orientation = win32con.DMORIENT_LANDSCAPEdevmode.Scale = 1# Set the new printer settingswin32print.SetPrinterprinter_handle, 2, properties, 0#

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I am trying to change printer properties via python code, but constantly getting Access Denied error.

As Administrator I am running this python script on my own computer:

import win32print

import win32con

# Get the default printer name

default_printer_name = win32print.GetDefaultPrinter()

# Open the printer with the given name

printer_handle = win32print.OpenPrinter(default_printer_name)

# Get the current printer settings

properties = win32print.GetPrinter(printer_handle, 2)

devmode = properties['pDevMode']

# Change the printer orientation to landscape

devmode.Orientation = win32con.DMORIENT_LANDSCAPE

devmode.Scale = 1

# Set the new printer settings

win32print.SetPrinter(printer_handle, 2, properties, 0)

# Close the printer handle

win32print.ClosePrinter(printer_handle)

Getting this response: win32print.SetPrinter(printer_handle, 2, properties, 0)

pywintypes.error: (5, 'SetPrinter', 'Access is denied.')

 

Printer Properties

Hi Paul,

Welcome to Microsoft Community and thank you for your interest in Windows 10.

I suggest you to follow the below steps how to go to printer settings.

• In the search box type “control panel”.
• Click on “device and printers”.
• Then you can right click on your printer and then click on properties, change accordingly.

I suggest you to follow the below article if you face any issues with printer and check if it helps.

Fix printer connection and printing problems in Windows - Microsoft Support

Hope this information was helpful and do let us know if you need further assistance. We will be glad to assist.

 

Can't change printer preferences in Windows 10

Hi Chris,

Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft community.

I apologize for the inconvenience caused. We are glad to help you.

• 
  What exactly happens when you try to go into printer driver settings from Control Panel?
  

I suggest you to try the steps given below and check if it helps:

Step 1:

• 
  Type change default printer and hit
  enter.
  
• 
  Check whether you are able to change the preferences and properties from here.
  

Step 2:

• 
  Type printers and scanners and hit
  enter.
  
• 
  Check whether you are able to change the preferences and properties from here.
  

Hope this information helps. Do contact us for further queries. We will be happy to assist you.

Regards,

Jenith