Another printer or share printer with this name already exists

 

1. Hold the Windows Key
1. Type “regedit“,Right click and "run as administrator“.
2. Navigate to the following location:
   • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE
   • SYSTEM
   • CurrentControlSet
   • Control
   • Print
   • Printers
3. Look for the registry key that has any keys or values related to the printer name you were trying to use. Right-click the key, then delete it.
4. Close the “Registry Editor“.
5. Select “Start“, type “services.msc“, then press “Enter“.
6. Stop and restart the “Print Spooler“.

Now attempt to add the printer again. You should be able to use the name you desired without the error message appearing.