If you are connected to a shared printer on another computer, renaming it locally usually only changes how it appears on your machine. To change the name for everyone, you must rename it on the host computer or print server.

In the tab, the top field contains the printer name. Simply type your new name (e.g., "Downstairs Office"). Click OK . Via Control Panel (The "Old School" Way) If you prefer the classic interface: Open the Control Panel . Go to Hardware and Sound > Devices and Printers .

It is best practice to leave the static IP address of the printer unchanged during a rename operation. Changing both the name and the IP address simultaneously doubles the potential points of failure.

Renaming a network printer isn’t always as simple as right-clicking a folder, because the name exists in two places: on your computer’s local settings and sometimes on the printer’s internal network server.

Click the and select System Settings (or System Preferences). Scroll down to Printers & Scanners .

The procedure for renaming a printer varies depending on the management environment: Direct IP printing, Windows Print Server, or Linux/CUPS.

If you are the IT admin and want the name to change for everyone automatically, you need to rename it on the (the computer sharing the printer).

As organizations scale, the need to rename devices arises to maintain clarity (e.g., changing a name from HP_Reception to HP_Floor2_HR ). This paper provides a comprehensive framework for executing this change, addressing the distinction between network identity (IP/DNS) and logical identity (Directory Services), and offering mitigation strategies for downtime.

Right-click the printer and select (not just "Properties").

Macs handle printer naming a bit differently. macOS often uses "AirPrint" or "Bonjour" to discover printers, but you can still give them a "Friendly Name."

Open and go to Settings > Bluetooth & devices > Printers & scanners . Select your printer from the list. Click the Rename button at the top of the window. Enter the new name and click Save . Windows 10 Go to Settings > Devices > Printers & scanners . Click on the printer you want to rename and select Manage .

Printer: Rename Network

Click the and select System Settings (or System Preferences). Scroll down to Printers & Scanners . If you are connected to a shared printer

The procedure for renaming a printer varies depending on the management environment: Direct IP printing, Windows Print Server, or Linux/CUPS.

If you are the IT admin and want the name to change for everyone automatically, you need to rename it on the (the computer sharing the printer). Simply type your new name (e

Right-click the printer and select (not just "Properties").

Macs handle printer naming a bit differently. macOS often uses "AirPrint" or "Bonjour" to discover printers, but you can still give them a "Friendly Name."