Command Reference

Get-Printer

PowerShell Printing Beginner Risk: Low
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Summary

Lists installed printers, drivers, ports, sharing state, and default status.

Syntax 

Get-Printer [[-Name] <String[]>]

Examples 

Get-Printer | Select-Object Name, DriverName, PortName, PrinterStatus, Shared

Shows a concise printer inventory without changing configuration.

Permissions

Administrator required: No

Local printer inventory is normally visible without elevation.

Risk and Impact

Risk level: Low

Changes the system: No

Printer and server names may be organization-specific; review before sharing.

Supported Platforms

Windows 10 Windows 11 Windows Server

Important Output Fields

PrinterStatus

Current status reported by Windows.

DriverName

Driver associated with the printer.

PortName

Connection or port used by the printer.

Common Errors

The specified server does not exist

A requested print server is unavailable or its name is incorrect.

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Official References

Get-Printer

Microsoft Learn · Official Documentation

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