Can I copy a printer?


  1. Posts : 126
    Windows 7
       #1

    Can I copy a printer?


    My new Canon MX885 does single and double sided printing.
    I would like to have both listed in my applications so I can choose.
    From very ancient Windows days I remember I could just copy it, but somehow that doesn't seem possible anymore...
    Anyone?
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  2. Posts : 7,730
    Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 64-Bit
       #2

    Just install the printer twice.

    Set each one up as you like, but just give each printer icon a different name so you know which one is which.
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  3. Posts : 126
    Windows 7
    Thread Starter
       #3

    Fortunately I have W7 Ultimate, so after more searching I found an easier solution:

    Run
    printui /ip

    One can then choose an existing installation under a different name.
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  4. Posts : 7,730
    Windows 7 Ultimate SP1 64-Bit
       #4

    OK, thanks for that.

    I'll try it myself.
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