Windows 10: File and Print Sharing

Discus and support File and Print Sharing in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; When I select the file and printer sharing to the "on" position and then save settings, it returns to "off" when I open the "Change advanced sharing... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by RBeeghly, May 24, 2019.

  1. RBeeghly Win User

    File and Print Sharing


    When I select the file and printer sharing to the "on" position and then save settings, it returns to "off" when I open the "Change advanced sharing settings" dialog box the file and printer sharing is "off". I've tried everything that I've seen in the community but nothing is working. Am I missing something?

    :)
     
    RBeeghly, May 24, 2019
    #1
  2. Joythar K Win User

    File and print sharing

    Hi,

    Thank you for posting your query in Windows 10. We appreciate your interest in Windows 10. We
    understand that you are not able to print and we do apologies. I can help you with it.

    For better understanding of the issue, please provide us following information:

    • Which build of Windows 10 are you using?
    • You can try uninstalling and reinstalling that software and check.
    The issue you have reported usually occurs if the drivers needed for the device are not installed properly or if the drivers are not compatible with the Operating System.

    I would suggest you to visit manufacturer's website and install the latest available driver for the device .

    If the drivers for the device are not yet available for Windows 10, hence I suggest you to reinstall them in compatibility mode.

    Follow the steps below to install the driver in compatibility mode and see if it helps:

    • Right click on the setup file of the driver and select
      Properties
    • Select Compatibility Tab
    • Place a check mark next to Run this program in Compatibility mode and select the operating system accordingly from the drop down list
    • Click OK and run the setup.
    I would suggest you to visit manufacturer's website and install the latest available driver for the device in compatibility mode.

    Hope this helps.

    Please post back if you have any questions. We will be glad to provide you with the additional options.
     
    Joythar K, May 24, 2019
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  3. Jan123 Win User
    Windows 10 Home Won't Print to Remote Printer


    I have three computers.
    Machine 1: Windows 10 pro, has the USB Brother HL-5040 printer
    Machine 2: Windows 10 pro, prints OK to the remote printer.
    Machine 3: Windows 10 home, Used to print, but not anymore (THIS IS THE PROBLEM).
    I’ve tried everything that I can think of, and would appreciate any suggestions.
    I did these steps on Machine 3 that did not work.

    1. Remove the printer device.
    2. Add a Printer
    3. The printer that I want isn’t listed
    4. Select a shared printer by name
    5. Browse
    6. Select the displayed Machine 1.
    7. Select the displayed Printer.
    8. Next
    9. Failure “Connect to Printer”.
    10. Add a printer using a TCP/IP address or Hostname
    11. Next
    12. Set Hostname to Machine 2, and set port name.
    13. Detecting TCP/IP Port
    14. Additional Port information required.
    15. Device Type – Standard, Brother Port Server
    16. Next
    17. Detecting the Driver Model
    18. Install The Print Driver
    19. Select Brother and Brother HL-5040
    20. Next
    21. Replace the Current Driver
    22. Printer Name (setting it to HL-5040)
    23. Next
    24. Do not share this printer
    25. Next
    26. You’ve successfully added “HL-5040”
    27. Finish
    Printing on Machine 3 puts the document in the print queue, which reports error printing.
    Printing from Machine 2 to the printer on Machine 1 works perfectly.
    All three machines are in the same HomeGroup. Machine 3 can access the shared files from Machine 1.
     
    Jan123, May 24, 2019
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  4. Argel Obm Win User

    File and Print Sharing

    Print Preview Pane

    Hi Patti,

    We need to gather more information for us to better assist you on your concern. Kindly answer the following:

    • When did the issue start?
    • Were there any changes made on your computer before encountering the issue?
    • What is the OS Build of your Windows 10? To know the build of your Windows 10, follow these steps:
      • Click the Windows logo (Start button).
      • Click the gear icon (Settings).
      • Select System.
      • On the left pane, choose About.
    • What is the model of the printer that you're using?
    • Does the issue occur on all of your images that you're attempting to print?
    • Have you checked if the Print Preview window will appear if you will print the image using the
      Share tab in File Explorer? To print an image using the Share tab, follow these steps:
      • Access File Explorer.
      • Navigate to your picture files, and then highlight one file.
      • Click the Share tab at the top of File Explorer.
      • In the Send group, choose Print.
    • What are the troubleshooting steps that you've done so far?
     
    Argel Obm, May 24, 2019
    #4
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