How to Find Printer Details in Windows 11

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This article describes steps one can take to find printer details in Windows 11

You may want to know the details of a printer connected to your Windows device. The manufacturer, model number, drivers supported, and many other details can be accessed directly from Windows.

Many of these details are printed on the back of the printer, or if the printer has a digital display, they can also be accessed there.

Windows 11 also makes it easier to identify particular details of devices connected. For example, not just printers, devices that are connected to Windows usually have drivers that provide some details to help users identify them.

How to identify printer details in Windows 11

As mentioned above, you may sometimes want to know the details of a printer connected to your Windows device. Details include the manufacturer, model number, drivers supported, and many other details.

Below is how to identify the details of the printer connected to the Windows device.

Windows 11 has a Settings app that lets you configure many settings for your device. For example, you can change the time zone, add and remove devices and rename your computer.

To get to the Settings app, click the Start menu -> Settings.

windows 11 new settings button
Windows 11 new settings button

Within the Settings app, select Bluetooth & devices button on the left.

windows 11 bluetooth and device icon in settings app
Windows 11 Bluetooth and device icon in the settings app

On the right, click on the Printers & scanner tile to expand.

windows 11 printers and scanner tile in settings
Windows 11 printers and scanner tile in settings

On Bluetooth & devices -> Printers & scanners settings pane. Select a specific printer tile to expand and go to this properties pane.

windows 11 printers and scanners list on tile
windows 11 printers and scanners list on the tile

Under the More information section, expand the Device information setting pane to see the printer details.

You find all that is needed to know about the printer, including the manufacturer name, printer model, and other details.

That should do it!

Conclusion:

This post showed you how to find printer details in Windows 11. Please use the comment form below if you find any errors above or have something to add.

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Richard W

I love computers; maybe way too much. What I learned I try to share at geekrewind.com.

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