If you can't change printer properties, you might not have permission
to manage the printer. Permissions are required because changing the printer properties can affect everyone who uses the printer.
When a printer is installed, members of the administrators group on the computer are given permission to manage the printer by default. If you have an administrator account, you can probably change the printer properties. Otherwise, you need to obtain permission to manage the printer before you can change the printer properties.
Open Printers by clicking the Start button , clicking Control Panel, clicking Hardware and Sound, and then clicking Printers.
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Right-click the printer that you want to manage, click Run as administrator, and then click Properties. If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.
To give yourself permission to manage the printer, take these steps while running as an administrator. In the properties dialog box for the printer, click the Security tab, click your user name, and then, under Allow, select the Manage printers check box.
To change the printer properties or perform other printing tasks without providing an administrator password, obtain permission to manage the printer from someone who already has permission or someone who has an administrator account. Here's how to see who has permission to manage the printer, so you can request permission to manage it.
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Open Printers by clicking the Start button , clicking Control Panel, clicking Hardware and Sound, and then clicking Printers.
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Right-click the printer that you want to manage, and then click Properties.
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Click the Security tab, and then click a group or user name to see who has Manage printers permission.
Rules associated with a shared resource on a network, such as a file, directory, or printer. Permissions can be assigned to groups, global groups, or individual users.
Administrator account
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Administrator account
A type of user account that allows complete access to the computer. Administrators can make any desired changes. This account type is not recommended for daily use, and should only be used when necessary.
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