NoteHKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Print\Printers\<printer-name>
| Data type | Range | Default value |
|---|---|---|
| REG_DWORD | 1 - 99 | 1 |
Indicates priority of the specified local printer.
A higher value indicates higher priority. If two printers are sending jobs to the same port, the printer with the higher priority will print first.
To change the value of this entry, click Start, point to Settings, and then select Printers. Right-click the printer name, and then select Properties. Click the Advanced tab, and then select a value from the Priority spin box.
Note
To set the print priority for a specific document, click Start, point to Settings, and then select Printers. Double-click the printer name, and then select the document whose priority you want to change. From the Document menu, select Properties, and then click the General tab. Use the Priority slider to set the priority.
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