How can i get a printer icon onto my task bar

[Rasher1962]

Hi, how can i get a printer icon onto my task bar

[NonSequitur777]

@Rasher1962,

Welcome to our HP User Forum!

To get a printer icon on your taskbar, follow these steps:

1. Connect the Printer: Make sure your printer is connected to your computer and turned on. Also, ensure that you have installed the necessary printer drivers.

2. Open Devices and Printers: Press the Windows key on your keyboard or click on the "Start" button, and then type "Devices and Printers" in the search box. Click on the "Devices and Printers" option that appears in the search results.

3. Locate Your Printer: In the "Devices and Printers" window, you should see a list of all the devices connected to your computer, including printers. Find your printer in the list.

4. Create a Shortcut: Right-click on your printer's icon, and from the context menu, select "Create shortcut."

5. Copy the Shortcut: A message will appear asking if you want to place the shortcut on your desktop. Click "Yes" to create the shortcut on your desktop.

6. Pin to Taskbar: Once you have the shortcut on your desktop, drag the printer shortcut to your taskbar. Drop it onto the taskbar to pin it.

7. Remove from Desktop: After you've pinned the printer icon to the taskbar, you may want to remove the desktop shortcut to keep things tidy. You can do this by right-clicking the printer shortcut on the desktop and selecting "Delete."

That's it! You should now have a printer icon on your taskbar for easy access to your printer. You can use this icon to quickly open the printing options or manage your print jobs.

Hope this was helpful.

Kind Regards,

NonSequitur777