Disable Printing in Microsoft Edge for Windows 11

You disable printing in Microsoft Edge for Windows 11 by modifying the PrintingEnabled policy.

This policy is a key setting that controls whether the print command is available to users within the Edge browser. Disabling it prevents printing for all users on the machine.

By changing the PrintingEnabled policy, you ensure that the print option is completely removed from Edge’s menus and any associated extensions, enhancing security and control.

This method is particularly useful for administrators needing to restrict printing on managed Windows 11 PCs.

Enable or disable printing from Microsoft Edge

You can turn off printing in Microsoft Edge on your Windows 11 computer using a simple change in the Windows Registry.

Here’s how to do that.

First, open the Windows Registry and navigate to the folder key path below.

Remember to back up your registry before making any changes, or create a System Restore point as a precaution.

ComputerHKEY_LOCAL_MACHINESOFTWAREPoliciesMicrosoftEdge

Right-click on ‘Edge’, then select ‘New’ > ‘DWORD (32-bit) Value’ (this is a type of registry entry). Name this new value ‘PrintingEnabled’.

Double-click ‘PrintingEnabled’ and change its value to 0 to disable printing in Microsoft Edge.

To reenable printing, delete this value. This will allow printing from Edge again.

PrintingEnabled

You might need to restart your computer for the changes to take effect.

That should do it!

Conclusion:

To wrap up, controlling printing in Microsoft Edge on Windows 11 is manageable for administrators. Here are the key points to remember:

• Microsoft Edge can use default printing capabilities to control user access better.
• The PrintingEnabled policy provides a simple method to disable or enable printing.
• Always back up the Windows Registry before making any changes.
• Changes may require a system reboot to take effect.
• Users can still print through plug-ins even if printing within Edge is disabled.

By following these guidelines, you can effectively manage printing settings in Microsoft Edge to accommodate your organizational needs.