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How do I add a printer icon to my windows 10 desktop?

I am not sure why they made it so hard but I cannot figure out how to add a printer icon to my windows 10 desktop.
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Hello,

Try these steps:

1. Open Control Panel, go to Devices and Printers section. Alternatively, you can press Windows + R and type control printers and click OK.

2. Right click on your printer and select Create shortcut.

3. Windows couldn't create a shortcut in Control Panel, hence its asks you to create a shortcut at Desktop instead. So in the confirmation prompt, click Yes.

4. Go to Desktop and you'll find the printer icon/shortcut there.

Else try this, if above doesn't works:

1. Open Control Panel, go to Devices and Printers section.

2. Find your printer icon and drag it to Desktop. 

Hope this helps!

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Last updated May 17, 2024 Views 51,524 Applies to: