Just a thought.Right click on your task bar,click properties. See if there is a check make in (hide inactive icons.) Maybe windows has just hidden it on you. That's where my printer icon is,because I don't use my printer that often. Also in control panel under printers,properties. You should be able to access your printer functions.
Windows xp, printer hp office jet 710. Lost printer icon which enables control of several functions of the printer. Do not have original installation disk??

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