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Rename network printer

vlmath Posted messages 833 Status Contributor -  
 Micky -
Hello,

I would like to know if it’s possible to rename a network printer (give it a nickname) on my computer without admin rights.

It’s a bit annoying to identify them with their long, ridiculous names...

Thank you and have a good evening.

Configuration: Windows 7
Opera 10.6

And of course, someone is behind the keyboard :D

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    TiboCCM Posted messages 301 Registration date   Status Member Last intervention   69
     
    Hello, I'm arriving very late but if someone is looking for a solution, here's one that I've tried and that works to rename a printer locally:

    To do this, you need to modify the registry:

    "HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Print\Printers\<printer name>"

    Then on the right, click on the "Name" key > "modify" > and then enter the desired name.

    After restarting the computer, the name is changed!
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    2. Micky
       
      Thank you, it’s always a bit scary to touch on registers, but it’s effective.
      Best regards
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  2. !! vulcan Posted messages 2286 Status Member 183
     
    Hi,

    No, but you can create a shortcut and then you have control over the shortcut

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    !! Vulcan

    It's not only eagles that reach the peaks, snails do too, but they have to work hard for it!
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  3. vlmath Posted messages 833 Status Contributor 160
     
    As for the shortcut, it doesn't solve the problem of the printer list from the print dialog.

    No, but it's annoying... they didn't think of it locally, or is it intentional...!!??

    Thanks and have a good evening.

    EDIT: by locally, I mean the name of the printer on my computer.
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    1. !! vulcan Posted messages 2286 Status Member 183
       
      Okay, but you don't have to type the name, you just have to choose, where's the problem?
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    2. vlmath Posted messages 833 Status Contributor 160
       
      Well, since I have 5 or 6 network printers with ridiculous names that don't indicate if it's color/black and white, duplex or not, or where it's located, I was wondering if it was possible to rename it to something like "color duplex room 3," for example.
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    3. !! vulcan Posted messages 2286 Status Member 183
       
      ok I understand, but if not admin = not possible, sorry; make a suggestion to the admin

      good evening
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    4. vlmath Posted messages 833 Status Contributor 160
       
      Ok, thank you very much.

      Although I don't see the problem that I change on my computer the appearance/name of a device ...

      Good evening.
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    5. !! vulcan Posted messages 2286 Status Member 183
       
      give it a try, you've got nothing to lose...

      In any case, I tested it at work where I only have network printers and I can't rename them...

      Do you change printers often? If not, use the default printer option (you can change that!), it will save you from having to choose every time.
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