change printer name

[klotz]

How can I change name of printer?

[Rainbow23]

Hi @klotz,

Welcome to HP Support Community. 
Thank you for posting your query, I will be glad to help you.

I see that you wanted to change the name of your HP LaserJet MFP M140w Printer.

Please follow the steps listed below:

1. Press Windows key and type Devices and Printers in search box and hit enter.
2. Right-click a printer that need to renamed, and then click Printer properties.
3. Click the General tab, and then type the new name in the text box.

I hope this helps.
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[klotz]

Hi Rainow23

thanks for your response. I had changed the name of the printer as you suggest. This however is not quite what I was after as this pertains only to the device the printer gets installed.

I have 2 independent wi-fi networks and 3 of the HP Laserjet MFP M140w. The first network is a wi-fi incorporated with the main network, subject to corporate policies. The second wi-fi network is completely independent from the first. The purpose of this network is to enable technicians internet access with their personal devices. One of the printers is dedicated to this network (via cloud printing). The other 2 printers are installed and set up via USB to individual work stations on the main network. All 3 printers broadcast names like DIRECT-99-HP M140 LaserJet, DIRECT-87-HP M140 LaserJet etc. The issue I have is that people constantly try to print to the wrong printer. I would like to change the broadcast name of the printer to something like “Technet-Printer”. Is this possible?

[Rainbow23 · Accepted solution]

Hi @klotz,

This issue might require one on one interaction to fix it.

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