For more information on the printer states, see Understanding printer life cycle states.
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From the Printers menu, click Printer Listing.
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Select one or more printers.
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Click Printer, and then select one of the following:
- Set state to managed—The printer is included in all activities that can be performed in the system.
- Set state to unmanaged—The printer is excluded in all activities that can be performed in the system.
- Set state to retired—The printer is removed from the network. The system retains the printer information, but does not expect to see the printer on the network again.