Printer name
How do I change a printer name on my iPhone/ipad?
iPad Air 2, iPadOS 15
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Hi Joycemc57,
It would be our pleasure to assist. While there isn't a supported way to change the name of your printer in the iOS/iPadOS software, you may be able to change it in a variety of other ways.
- Connect with your printer support. You may find the manufacturer has an app you can install to manage the printer settings.
- Find the IP address for your printer, and change the name by accessing the printer via IP address in a web browser. Your manufacturer may have details for this process.
- If you have a Mac, you can change the printer name and location at System Settings > Printers & Scanners with these instructions. Changes should carry over to your iPad and iOS devices.
Change a printer’s name and location
1. On your Mac, choose Apple menu > System Settings, then click Printers & Scanners in the sidebar. (You may need to scroll down.)
2. Click the printer in the Printers list.
3. Do any of the following:
4.
• Name: Enter a descriptive name for the printer (for example, Color Laser Printer).
• Location: Enter the printer’s location (for example, “outside my office”).
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