Sharing a printer in Windows 11 involves configuring the printer to be accessible to other users on your network. Here's how you can do it:
Step 1: Enable Printer Sharing
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Open Settings:
- Press
Windows + Ito open the Settings app.
- Press
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Go to Network & Sharing Settings:
- Navigate to Network & Internet > Advanced network settings.
- Under "More settings," click Advanced sharing settings.
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Turn on Network Discovery and File/Printer Sharing:
- Expand Private network (or your current network profile) and enable Network discovery and File and printer sharing.
- Repeat the steps for Public network if required, but it’s safer to keep sharing on private networks only.
Step 2: Share the Printer
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Access Printer Properties:
- Press
Windows + S, type Control Panel, and open it. - Go to Hardware and Sound > Devices and Printers.
- Right-click the printer you want to share and select Printer properties.
- Press
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Enable Sharing:
- Go to the Sharing tab.
- Check the box Share this printer.
- Optionally, specify a Share name (keep it simple and unique).
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Install Additional Drivers (Optional):
- If other devices on the network use different operating systems, click Additional Drivers and install the required drivers.
Step 3: Connect the Printer on Another Device
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Find the Shared Printer:
- On another device, press
Windows + S, type \[YourComputerName], and hit Enter. - Replace
[YourComputerName]with the name of the computer sharing the printer. (Find this in Settings > System > About > Device name.)
- On another device, press
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Add the Printer:
- The shared printer should appear. Right-click it and choose Connect.
- If prompted, install the printer driver.
Step 4: Test the Printer
- Print a test page from another computer to ensure everything is working correctly.
If you encounter any issues, ensure:
- Both devices are on the same network.
- The printer is powered on and connected.
- Firewalls or antivirus software aren’t blocking the connection.
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