Enabling or disabling a printer is not a difficult task. It only requires a few simple steps to complete the process.
1. To enable a printer, locate the printer in Windows and right-click on it. Select “Properties” from the pop-up menu.
2. In the “General” tab, select the “Enable this printer” radio button. Click “Apply” and then “OK” to save your changes.
3. To disable a printer, simply reverse the above steps by selecting the “Disable this printer” radio button. Again, click “Apply” and then “OK” to save your changes.
4. You can also enable or disable a printer through the command prompt. To do this, open the command prompt by pressing the Windows key + R, typing “cmd” and press enter.
5. Enter the following command to enable a printer: net stop spooler
6. To disable a printer, enter the following command: net start spooler
7. You can also use the Print Management Console in Windows to enable or disable a printer. To do this, type “printmanagement.msc” into the search bar and press enter.
8. In the left pane, expand the “Print Servers” folder, right-click on the printer you want to enable or disable and select “Enable” or “Disable”.
9. Finally, you can also enable or disable a printer using the Devices and Printers applet. To do this, open the applet by typing “control printers” into the search bar and press enter.
10. Right-click on the printer you want to enable or disable and select “Enable” or “Disable” from the pop-up menu.
These steps should provide you with an easy to follow guide for enabling or disabling a printer. If you have any further questions about the process, please don’t hesitate to ask.