Locking Printer Settings - Windows

Windows administrators can lock access to some printer settings to prevent unauthorized changes.
  1. Do one of the following:
    • Windows 10: Click and select  (Settings) > Devices > Printers & scanners. Select your product name and select Manage > Printer properties.
    • 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.
  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 each setting you want to lock. To lock all print settings, select All Document Settings.
  5. Under Advanced Settings, select the setting option you want to use for each locked setting.
  6. Click OK.
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