Manage Printers

Using the Manage Printers taskpad, you can manage network printers and print jobs.

Task Summary

The following table describes the tasks on the Manage Printers taskpad. Some tasks are only available when a printer is selected.

Task Description

Add a Printer

Starts the Add Printer Wizard, enabling you to add a local or network printer.

Change Printer Properties

Enables you to modify the properties of the selected printer.

Manage Printer Jobs

Enables you to cancel, pause, or resume jobs in the selected printer's queue.

Remove Printer

Permanently removes the selected printer. After a printer is removed, it cannot be recovered.

Manage Fax Printers

Opens the Manage Fax Printers taskpad.

Additional Information

Assigning printer permissions

Concepts: Managing shared resources

Add and Manage Printers