Select Printer properties (not just Properties).
Open HP Smart.
Double-click the shortcut. It will open the print queue dialog. Troubleshooting | Issue | Solution | |-------|----------| | “Create shortcut” option missing | Right-click printer icon in Devices and Printers while holding Shift key. If still missing, use Method 4. | | Shortcut does nothing | Verify printer is online. Reinstall HP drivers. | | Wrong printer opens | Recheck the printer name in Method 4 – must match exactly. | Conclusion The simplest and most reliable method for most users is Method 1 (right-click printer in Devices and Printers → Create shortcut). This places a fully functional HP printer icon on the desktop, allowing instant access to printer settings and job management. how to put hp printer icon on desktop
Click on your HP printer.
explorer shell:::A8A91A66-3A7D-4424-8D24-04E180695C7B (This opens the Devices and Printers folder.) Select Printer properties (not just Properties)