How do I make my printer invisible?

You just have to adjust the security settings on the printer to do that. Just to to Devices and Printers, right click on the unit, go to Printer Properties and under the “Security” tab you can restrict users on the same network.

Why is my printer listed as other devices?

If USB Printer appears under Other Devices, the USB printer device driver is not installed correctly. If EPSON Stylus COLOR 760 appears, the printer driver is not installed correctly.

Why is my printer not listed in Control Panel?

Change the Startup Type to Manual. Once the four services are set as in steps 5, 6, 7 & 8, reboot the computer. After rebooting check the “Devices & Printers” section in the settings. The missing printer should now show as it should.

Why is my printer showing up in unspecified?

Printers show up under “unspecified” when Windows cannot associate an appropriate driver. If you have recently installed the driver, simply rebooting your PC can resolve the unspecified status.