Change the name or location of a printer

You can change the name or location of a printer in the printer settings.

You need administrative privileges on the system to change the name or location of a printer.

Change printer name

If you want to change the name of a printer, take the following steps:

  1. Go to the desktop and start typing Printers.

  2. Click Printers to open the panel.

  3. Depending on your system, you may have to press Unlock in the top right corner and type in your password when prompted.

  4. Click the settings button next to the printer.

  5. Select Printer Details.

  6. Enter a new name for the printer in the Name field.

  7. Close the dialog.

Change printer location

To change the location of your printer:

  1. Go to the desktop and start typing Printers.

  2. Click Printers to open the panel.

  3. Depending on your system, you may have to press Unlock in the top right corner and type in your password when prompted.

  4. Click the settings button next to the printer.

  5. Select Printer Details.

  6. Enter a new location for the printer in the Location field.

  7. Close the dialog.