Add Printer Icon To Desktop

In the location field, type explorer shell:printersfolder or just control printers .

To add a printer icon to your desktop, the most direct method for Windows users is to right-click your printer in the menu and select Create shortcut . For Mac users, the process involves dragging your printer from the Printers & Scanners settings directly onto your desktop or Dock. Method for Windows (10 & 11) add printer icon to desktop

There are several ways to create this shortcut depending on your preference for using the Control Panel or manual commands. : Open the Run dialog by pressing Windows Key + R . In the location field, type explorer shell:printersfolder or

⚠️ This creates a shortcut to the current printer view, but it may not work consistently after reboots. Method for Windows (10 & 11) There are

| Method | Best for | Difficulty | |--------|----------|-------------| | Method 1 | Opening full printer management | Easy | | Method 2 | Classic Printers folder | Medium | | Method 3 | Quick access to a specific printer | Medium | | Method 4 | Speed / drag-and-drop | Easiest |