Windows 10: Is there a way to add Print Management to Windows 11 Home?

I am attempting to install multiple printers on dozens of Windows 11 Home based PCs using a Print Management export. Is there a way to add Print Management to Windows 11 Home?Windows 11 Home does not have the Optional Features function under Settings --> Apps.printmanagement.msc does not run from the Run command or Command Prompt.Thanks

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Print Management for Windows 11

Hi Robinson,

Thank you for your help. I tried the method you suggested and get the following results:

Step 1: Run Windows Terminal (Admin) -- OK

Step 2: I ran the command and get the following error:

Deployment Image Servicing and Management tool

Version: 10.0.22000.1



Image Version: 10.0.22000.376





Error: 87



A Windows capability name was not recognized.

Step 3: I assumed the Print Management console was not previously installed on my computer, and ran the installation command. I received a message saying the installation was completed successfully.

Step 4: I ran the command to check and get the following error:

Deployment Image Servicing and Management tool

Version: 10.0.22000.1



Image Version: 10.0.22000.376





Error: 87



A Windows capability name was not recognized.



The DISM log file can be found at C:\WINDOWS\Logs\DISM\dism.log

I tried the other command and the Print Management console was listed as "Staged" and not "Installed".

I'm still unable to run printmanagement.msc from Windows Run.

Are you familiar with this error? Can you help me with it? Thank you so much!

 

Why can't I find or download Print Management in Windows 11?

I've been watching some YouTube videos on Printer Troubleshooting and taking notes later when the video brought up Print Management.

For some reason I can't find Print Management on my computer. Furthermore, when I try to follow Google's instructions:

Step 1: Press Windows + I to open the Settings app.

Step 2: On the left pane, click Apps, and on the right, click Optional features.

Step 3: Click the view features button.

Step 4: Search for Print Management, click it and click Next.

Step 5: Click Install.

I can't find Optional features where they say it is to download it, but I did a search and found it under Settings > System. After click on Optional features & selecting Add features a list comes up, but Print Management isn't on that list.

So is there any other way to get Print Management, or is it obsolete and replaced by something else?

 

Print Management for Windows 11

I'm trying to access Print Management in Windows 11, but neither running the printmanagement.msc file nor adding the feature from Optional features work. The list of optional features available for install doesn't include "Print Management", and it's not on the list of installed features. Is this feature removed from Windows 11? If so, how can I fix the problem of Windows not recognizing Adobe PDF as a printer anymore? I tried repairing Adobe Acrobat DC installation but that didn't work.