How to Change Printer Permissions

When networking computers, printers throughout the network must have permissions for users to print. Printer permissions can also be used to limit the users able to print. This is useful for organizations such as medical facilities in which documents are sensitive and printing may lead to theft. There are only a few steps to configure permissions. These settings are configured on the server or network computer on which the drivers are located.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

1. Click the Windows "Start" button and select "Settings." From the menu, select "Printers and Faxes."

2. Right-click the printer you wish to configure and select "Properties."

3. Click the "Security" tab. This tab lists all the users who have access to the printer.

4. Click the "Add" button. This opens a window that lists all the user on the network who you can add to the printer permissions. Select a user in the list box and click "OK."

5. Select users to delete. In the list of current users, select the name and click "Delete" to remove the user from the printer permissions.

References

• Microsoft