How to Install the Same Printer Twice with Different Settings in Windows 11?

Christopher Terry 0 Reputation points
2024-03-12T01:23:43.9033333+00:00

I have a new HP printer with two trays. I use one tray for sheet mailing labels and the second for plain paper. I have another older HP printer that I was able to set up two different printer names with different paper trays assigned to cut down on the number of manual steps when printing. I cannot recall how this was done but I believe it had something to do with PORTS (?). Such as HP LABELS and HP PAPER names. Can anyone help? I appreciate any help you can provide.

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  1. AllenLiu-MSFT 42,186 Reputation points Microsoft Vendor
    2024-03-12T06:02:03.98+00:00

    Hi,

    Thank you for posting in Microsoft Q&A forum.

    To install the same printer twice with different settings in Windows 11, you can follow these steps:

    1. Open the Windows Settings app and go to "Devices" > "Printers & scanners".
    2. Click on the "Add a printer or scanner" button.
    3. Windows will search for available printers. If your printer is not found, click on the "The printer that I want isn't listed" link.
    4. Select "Add a local printer or network printer with manual settings" and click on "Next".
    5. Choose the printer port that your printer is connected to. If you're not sure which port to choose, check the printer manual or contact the manufacturer.
    6. Select the printer manufacturer and model from the list, or click on "Have Disk" if you have a driver disk or downloaded driver.
    7. Give the printer a new name, such as "HP Labels" or "HP Paper".
    8. Choose whether to set this printer as the default printer or not.
    9. Click on "Next" and then "Finish".
    10. Repeat the above steps to add the printer again with a different name and settings.

    By giving each printer a unique name and different settings, you can easily select the appropriate printer and settings when printing.

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