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‎02-10-2017 02:29 PM

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Product: HP Officejet 4650 All in One
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 (64-bit)

My husband and I have 2 identical printers - one downstairs, and one upstairs.  His printer is 'upstairs'.  My printer is 'downstairs'.  How do I :  a) change the printer's names to ID them with our initials?  (The 'change name' wouldn't allow me to type in a revised name with 'LG'),   b) setup my printer so it can be selected when I want to print downstairs?   I tried the setup system, entering the IP address of my computer, but this (my husband's) laptop seems to be 'confused' - even though the IP addresses (I assume) should be different.

 

Thanks in advance for your help!

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‎02-10-2017 04:25 PM - edited ‎02-10-2017 04:25 PM

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Use the Printer properties in Devices and Printers to change the name. (right click)

Set your printer as the default printer in Devices and Printers. (right click)

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