How to Open Devices and Printers in Windows 11
The Devices and Printers window in Windows 11 brings all your connected hardware—like printers, scanners, and cameras—into one simple screen so you can check their status or fix problems. Windows 11 hides this classic tool behind newer settings menus, but you can still open it in seconds.
Press the Win+R on your keyboard to open the Run box, type control printers, and hit Enter to launch the window right away. From there, you can set a default printer, check if your gear is ready, or remove old devices you no longer use.
Open Devices and Printers in Windows 11 via Settings by navigating to Bluetooth & devices, then Devices, and finally More devices and printers settings. Alternatively, press Win+R, type control printers, and press Enter.
Open Devices and Printers Using the Settings App
Press Win+I to open Settings directly. Click Bluetooth & devices on the left menu, select Devices on the right, and then click More devices and printers settings.
- Open the Settings app :
- Click the Start button , then click Settings .
- Or press Win+I on your keyboard to open Settings quickly.
- In Settings, click Bluetooth & devices on the left side.
- On the right side, find and click the Devices section to open it.
- Next, click More devices and printers settings.
Connected devices and printers appear directly inside this folder once it launches.
Open Devices and Printers Using the Run Box
Bypass the menu entirely with a quick keyboard shortcut and command. Press Windows key + R to open the Run dialog, paste `shell:::{A8A91A66-3A7D-4424-8D24-04E180695C7A}`, and hit Enter. The Devices and Printers folder launches immediately.
- Press Windows key + R on your keyboard to open the Run box.
- Copy and paste this command into the box:
shell:::{A8A91A66-3A7D-4424-8D24-04E180695C7A} - Press Enter or click OK.
That completes the process, leaving the folder open on screen.
Summary
The Devices and Printers folder in Windows 11 serves as a central hub for managing all hardware connected to your PC, including printers, scanners, and other peripherals (external hardware devices). Access this folder using either the Windows Settings app or a quick command via the Run dialog.- The Devices and Printers folder lets you see and manage all devices and printers connected to your PC.
- You can open it from the Windows Settings app by going to Bluetooth & devices > Devices > More devices and printers settings.
- Or open it faster using the Run box with this command:
shell:::{A8A91A66-3A7D-4424-8D24-04E180695C7A} - Try both ways and use whichever one is easier for you!
Where can I find devices and Printers?
Click the Start menu. Click [Devices and Printers]. If [Devices and Printers] is not displayed, click [Control Panel] - [View devices and printers].
How do I fix devices and Printers not showing?
Select the Start button, then navigate to Settings > Devices > Printers & scanners. Under 'Printers & scanners', check if your printer is listed. If it appears, it's installed. If not, select 'Add a printer or scanner'.
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