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See every printer and print queue configured on a Windows PC. Open Settings > Bluetooth & devices > Printers & scanners. Follow the steps in order and.

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# How to View Installed Printers




## How do I view Installed Printers?




Open Settings \> Bluetooth & devices \> Printers & scanners.




See every printer and print queue configured on a Windows PC.




Updated 
September 2, 2026
Difficulty: Easy
Time: 5 min
Applies to: Windows, Windows 10, Windows 11


 


Follow the steps in order and stop if the screen or target does not match what is described. Use administrator access only when the task requires it.




**Before you begin**


Save open work. Confirm that you are working on the intended computer and that you are authorized to make the change.




## Open Settings




Press Windows + I.




## Open the printer list




Select Bluetooth & devices \> Printers & scanners in Windows 11, or Devices \> Printers & scanners in Windows 10.




## Inspect a printer




Select a printer to open its queue, manage defaults, view properties, or remove it.




## Use the classic view if needed




Press Windows + R, enter control printers, and press Enter.




Command

```
control printers
```




**Expected result**


The Devices and Printers window opens.




**Verify the result**


The Devices and Printers window opens.


 


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