Rename Network Printer

Click the and select System Settings (or System Preferences). Scroll down to Printers & Scanners .

You can. Follow Method 1 above. The process is identical for USB or network printers. rename network printer

In a busy home or office environment, generic printer names like "HP-CLR-LJ-M477-992A" are more than just an eyesore—they are a productivity bottleneck. When you have multiple devices on one network, being able to distinguish the "Accounting Laser" from the "Marketing Inkjet" is essential. Click the and select System Settings (or System Preferences)

Go to the > System Settings (or System Preferences). Click Printers & Scanners in the sidebar. Select the printer from the list. Follow Method 1 above

Macs handle printer naming a bit differently. macOS often uses "AirPrint" or "Bonjour" to discover printers, but you can still give them a "Friendly Name."

Below, I’ll show you the two ways to do this: the quick local rename, and the advanced "Server" rename for office networks.