Add Printer Icon: To Desktop

Here’s a step-by-step guide to add a printer icon to your Windows desktop for quick access to printer settings or devices.

Creating a desktop shortcut for your printer is a simple way to bypass multiple menus and manage your print queue, check ink levels, or troubleshoot issues instantly. Whether you are using Windows or macOS, here is how to quickly add a printer icon to your desktop.

Right-click on an empty space on your desktop and select . add printer icon to desktop

A prompt will ask if you want the shortcut on your desktop; select . Manual Desktop Shortcut :

There are several ways to create this shortcut depending on your preference for using the Control Panel or manual commands. : Open the Run dialog by pressing Windows Key + R . Here’s a step-by-step guide to add a printer

: Press the Windows Key + R on your keyboard. Enter the command : Type control printers and hit Enter .

If you are looking for documentation on how to script this action for multiple computers or how to do it manually, the following resources are the most relevant. Right-click on an empty space on your desktop and select

This gives you a single icon that opens the main printer management window.

Right-click an empty space on your desktop and select .