Windows 10: Networked printers and Windows 10 - unable to do specific search but wade through hundreds...

I work for a government office. There are literally hundreds of networked printers. With older versions of Windows I was able to search for a specific printer address or enter an address. Windows 10 does not allow me to do that but instead displays a horrendous list of network printers which I must wade through to try and find the printer I'm looking for. Is there a workaround to avoid this and do the old printer specific search?

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Windows 10 upgrade will not allow access to network printers

Hi,

Thanks for posting your query on Microsoft Community.

This issue might related to permission to share printer.

I suggest you to remove the network printer and try adding it again and check if it helps

Follow the below steps:

Step 1: Make sure that, the printer is shared on the network in the primary computer.

Step 2: Remove the network printer.

a) Type Devices and printer in the search area on the task bar and select
Device and Printer.

b) Select the printer and click on
Remove Device button.

Step 3: Restart your system.

Step 4: Add the network printer
again.

a) Type Devices and printer in the search area on the task bar and select
Device and Printer.

b) Click on Add Printer.

c) Let Windows scan for the printer and if detected select the printer and click Next. If the
printer is not listed click "The printer that I want isn't listed" and skip to add printer by name or TCP/IP address.

Hope it helps, reply to us with the status of your issue. We will be happy to assist you.

 

Network Printer NOT RECOGNIZED!

Hi Laura,

Thanks for posting your query on Microsoft Community.

To assist you better, please provide few details.

• 
  Is your printer is connected to wired or wireless network?
  
• 
  Are you able to view your printer on your network location?
  

I would suggest you to try running Printer troubleshooter and check if it helps.

Follow the below steps:

• 
  Type troubleshooting in the
  Search area on the taskbar.
  
• 
  Click on View all on the left panel of the Troubleshooting Windows.
  
• 
  Select Printer.
  
• 
  Follow the on screen instruction.
  

Hope it helps, reply to us with the status of your issue. We will be happy to assist you.

 

Network printer connection issue

Hi,



Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.



We understand your concern as you are unable to connect the printer in the Wi-Fi network. In order to get clarity and to assist you accordingly, please reply with the answers to the questions below.

• What is the Windows 10 version and Build installed? (Type
  winver in Windows search/Run command)
  
• What is the make and model of the printer?
  

Meanwhile, we would suggest you to perform the steps as mention in these artilcles



Change a printer’s status from “offline” to “online”

Troubleshooting offline printer problems



If you still have issues, then you can refer the steps as mentioned in this article:

Fix printer connection and printing problems in Windows 10



Please get back with the details for further investigation on the issue.



Regards,



Aditya Roy

Microsoft Community – Moderator