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04-19-2020 04:37 PM
When the printer assistant opens it opens to full screen or maximized.
I need it to open in the minimized state. I've tried everything I've found on the internet but nothing has worked.
Does anyone know how to force it to open to a minimized screen?
Printer works just fine. No issues.
Thanks,
Pokeycat
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04-20-2020 11:51 AM
This did indeed used to be the case for the Printer Assistant (shortcut icon on the Desktop named for the printer).
Whether or not you can get around the "full" max screen when opening the printer software depends on the printer and the version of the printer software for your particular printer (not specified).
What is going on?
My opinion (based on having investigated the subject a few years ago):
There is an html handler that controls the display of the software (GUI - Graphic User Interface) - this handler cannot be separated from the printer software. It is either the right kind (not maximized when you open the software) or it is the version that displays the software (when first opened) as full screen.
Not much of an answer - you cannot likely have what you want - but there it is.
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04-20-2020 11:51 AM
This did indeed used to be the case for the Printer Assistant (shortcut icon on the Desktop named for the printer).
Whether or not you can get around the "full" max screen when opening the printer software depends on the printer and the version of the printer software for your particular printer (not specified).
What is going on?
My opinion (based on having investigated the subject a few years ago):
There is an html handler that controls the display of the software (GUI - Graphic User Interface) - this handler cannot be separated from the printer software. It is either the right kind (not maximized when you open the software) or it is the version that displays the software (when first opened) as full screen.
Not much of an answer - you cannot likely have what you want - but there it is.
Reference and Resources – (More) Places to find help, solve problems, and learn how to use your Printer
Printer Homepage – “Things that are your printer”
NOTE: Content depends on device type and Operating System
Categories: Access to the Print and Scan Doctor (Windows), Warranty Check, HP Drivers / Software / Firmware Updates, How-to Videos, Bulletins/Notices, Lots of How-to Documents, Troubleshooting, User Guides / Manuals, Product Information (Specifications), more
When the website support page opens, Select (as available) a Category > Topic > Subtopic
Open Support Home
Enter the name of your device
Thank you for participating in the HP Community Forum. We are a world community of volunteers dedicated to supporting HP technology. |