So, if you want, you can set a custom icon for the printer shortcut. Thankfully, Windows 11/10 provides a built-in feature to change file and folder icons (including desktop shortcuts).

Add Printer to ‘Send to’ Desktop Context Menu When you successfully add a printer in the Send To menu on your Windows system, you’ll be able to send documents directly to the selected ...

You can add icons to your desktop in Windows 10 and more easily access the system apps or folders you regularly use. Here's how to do it.