Share printers in Windows 11

Want to share your printer in Windows 11? Here’s how it works:

To share the printer on the primary PC, start by typing Printers and Scanners in your search box and click on the result.

Under Printers & scanners, click on the device you want to share.

Choose Printer Properties.

Click the Sharing tab.

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Choose Change Sharing Options.

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Tick the box next to Share this printer. You can also choose to rename the printer for sharing.

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Now, you’ll want to connect the other PCs that will be sharing the printer. Go to Printers and Scanners and select Add a Device.  Select the printer you want to add from the list.

If you don’t see it, click on The printer I want isn’t listed.

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Tick the box next to Select a shared printer by name and follow the instructions for entering the name.

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