Creating 2 instances of the same printer in Windows 7


  1. Posts : 5
    Windows 7
       #1

    Creating 2 instances of the same printer in Windows 7


    Somehow in Windows XP, I was able to create two instances of the same USB connected printer. One instance - set as default (named Canon IP1700 single-page) to print 1 page per sheet and another instance (named Canon IP1700 2-in-1) to print 2-pages per sheet (not both sides) to save on paper. In Windows-7 there doesn't seem to be a way to do this. I have to manually go into my deep printers settings every time I print to verify or change these settings.
    Is it possible to create two separate instances of the same printer, so I can just select the printer instance that has the defined settings I want for a particular print job?

    Thanks
      My Computer


  2. Posts : 4,466
    Windows 10 Education 64 bit
       #2

    With the printer turned on unplug the USB cable and move it to a different USB port. You might get lucky and end up with "Canon IP1700 2". If that doesn't work, rename the printer before you move the USB cable. I did something similar, by accident, and ended up with two entries for the one printer. In my case it was a pain because I couldn't delete either one. I could delete one or the other or both and a few seconds latter they would be back. Be careful what you wish for because if memory serves me, only one of them actually worked.
      My Computer


 

  Related Discussions
Our Sites
Site Links
About Us
Windows 7 Forums is an independent web site and has not been authorized, sponsored, or otherwise approved by Microsoft Corporation. "Windows 7" and related materials are trademarks of Microsoft Corp.

© Designer Media Ltd
All times are GMT -5. The time now is 22:09.
Find Us