how do i get my printer icon on my taskbar

[MissDee53]

I am on a new computer using windows 8. I need to have a printer icon visible at all times like I have had in the past. I have used my printer but none shows up.

 

[junkeymonkey]

this did not work ?

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-8/create-desktop-shortcuts-icons