Multiple same-manuf/model AirPrint printers on the same network

Our business uses the same Make/Model of an AirPrint-compatible printer (HP LaserJet PW1102w) at several separate workstations (3) on the same WiFi network. AirPrint works perfectly from an iOS device to any of the printers, unfortunately, all 3 printers show up with the same name in AirPrint when you go to select a printer. Is there any way to distinguish the different printers from each other when you go to choose a printer in AirPrint? All workstations use Windows 7; I tried simply renaming each printer in the Printer Properties of "Devices and Printers" in the Control Panel, giving each a workstation name to identify them. This does not work; AirPrint seems to only show the actual model name given to it by the manufacturer, which I have not been able to find a way to change. Can anyone help with this? It is a rather frustrating guessing game at choosing a printer out of the same printer names, only to have your print job show up at someone else's workstation.

Windows 7

Posted on Nov 28, 2011 4:48 PM

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Posted on Nov 29, 2011 8:15 AM

Hello nabqtchamps,


If you can acquire the IP address of each printer, please post again if you cannot, and input the IP address of your printer into the address bar of an internet browser and hit "Enter". This should take you to the printer's Embedded Web Server.


1. Click the "Network" tap on the top of the page.

2. Click the "Network Identification" option on the left-hand side.

3. You should now see an option for "Bonjour Service Name", that is the name that appears for AirPrint from your iOS devices.

4. Change the name as you see fit and click "Apply".


Please let me know if you need any further assistance.


*I work for HP*

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Nov 29, 2011 8:15 AM in response to nabqtchamps

Hello nabqtchamps,


If you can acquire the IP address of each printer, please post again if you cannot, and input the IP address of your printer into the address bar of an internet browser and hit "Enter". This should take you to the printer's Embedded Web Server.


1. Click the "Network" tap on the top of the page.

2. Click the "Network Identification" option on the left-hand side.

3. You should now see an option for "Bonjour Service Name", that is the name that appears for AirPrint from your iOS devices.

4. Change the name as you see fit and click "Apply".


Please let me know if you need any further assistance.


*I work for HP*

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