Solved Network printer options

Frank C

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Hi,
I have added a Win 8 ASUS laptop to my local network.
It is working well sharing other network devices. I had to download drivers from HP to get the shared D7260 printer working.
I wanted to see if the Printer Properties were set for automatic duplex option in Advanced > Printing defaults.
and if the duplex unit was installed in Device Settings. The printer does have the Q5582A duplexer and it was present when the drivers were downloaded.
Much to my surprise the printer properties show up as a storage device. I have no idea how this happened. They show correctly on the desktop and another laptop. I need advice on how to correct this situation
 

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My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows Eight and Vista
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    ASUS
I was able to get to properties and preferences.
The key was to find these features in the rt-click context menu and not expect to see them as tabs from properties as I do In Vista
Frank C
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows Eight and Vista
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    ASUS
Hi Frank, welcome to the Eight Forums.

Good to know you found what you were looking for. For future reference, the reason Windows sees your printer also as a network storage is the card reader on D7260. Adding a printer with a card reader as a network printer automatically classifies it as both printer and network storage.

Kari
 

My Computer

System One

  • OS
    Windows 8.1 Pro with Media Center
    Computer type
    Laptop
    System Manufacturer/Model
    HP ENVY 17-1150eg
    CPU
    1.6 GHz Intel Core i7-720QM Processor
    Memory
    6 GB
    Graphics Card(s)
    ATI Mobility Radeon HD 5850 Graphics
    Sound Card
    Beats sound system with integrated subwoofer
    Monitor(s) Displays
    17" laptop display, 22" LED and 32" Full HD TV through HDMI
    Screen Resolution
    1600*900 (1), 1920*1080 (2&3)
    Hard Drives
    Internal: 2 x 500 GB SATA Hard Disk Drive 7200 rpm
    External: 2TB for backups, 3TB USB3 network drive for media
    Cooling
    As Envy runs a bit warm, I have it on a Cooler Master pad
    Keyboard
    Logitech diNovo Media Desktop Laser (bluetooth)
    Mouse
    Logitech MX1000 Laser (Bluetooth)
    Internet Speed
    50 MB VDSL
    Browser
    Maxthon 3.5.2., IE11
    Antivirus
    Windows Defender 4.3.9431.0
    Other Info
    Windows in English, additional user accounts in Finnish, German and Swedish.
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