Locking Printer Settings - Windows

Administrators can lock some printer settings to prevent unauthorized changes. The following settings can be locked:
  1. Do one of the following:
    • Windows 8.x: Navigate to the Apps screen and select Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Devices and Printers. Right-click your product and select Printer properties.
    • Windows 7: Click and select Devices and Printers. Right-click your product and select Printer properties.
    • Windows Vista: Click and select Control Panel. Click Printer under Hardware and Sound, then right-click your product and select Properties.
    • Windows XP: Click Start and select Printers and Faxes. Right-click your product and select Properties.
  2. Click the Optional Settings tab.
    Note: You can prevent access to the Optional Settings tab by changing the user or group permissions in the Security tab.
  3. Click Driver Settings. You see this window:


  4. Select the checkbox for the function or functions you want to lock. To lock all print settings, select All Document Settings.
  5. Under Advanced Settings, select the setting you want for each selected function.
  6. Click OK.
Parent topic: Printing with Windows
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