Windows 10: Why do we still have to jump through hoops to share a printer?

Discus and support Why do we still have to jump through hoops to share a printer? in Windows 10 Ask Insider to solve the problem; It has been over a year since windows broke it with security features but there are still no 100% effective foolproof instructions. There was an... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Ask Insider' started by /u/CaryWhit, Jun 8, 2023.

  1. Why do we still have to jump through hoops to share a printer?


    It has been over a year since windows broke it with security features but there are still no 100% effective foolproof instructions. There was an awesome private hotfix on one of the Win forums that I’m sure was filled with malware but it worked.

    Why is it still hit or miss to access a shared printer ?

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    /u/CaryWhit, Jun 8, 2023
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  2. newtekie1 Win User

    Can't share printer—getting error message

    Step 1: Go to store.
    Step 2: Buy a less shitty printer.
    Step 3: Pick up some beer while you are there.
    Step 4: Enjoy both your new printer and your beer.

    In all seriousness, I have had more issues with Lexmark printers and their shitty drivers then any other manufacturer, HP is a close second though.

    However, if you don't want to get a new printer*Laugh :laugh:, and I can understand that, when my Lexmark was giving me the same troubles in Win7(and Vista) I had to make sure the Windows firewall was ON and the firewall service was enabled and running. After I shared it I could re-disable the firewall and firewall services.
     
    newtekie1, Jun 8, 2023
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  3. Arul_D Win User
    Printer Sharing

    Hi Bransby,

    Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community. Appreciate your interest in using Windows 10.

    I would suggest you to follow the below steps and check if it helps

    Computer you are sharing from

    1. Type "Device and Printers" in the web and windows box

    2. Find your printer

    3. Right click on the printer

    4. Select “Printer properties"

    5. Click on the sharing tab

    6. Check "sharing this printer"

    7. Give the printer a Name

    8. Click apply

    Computer you are trying to share to:

    1. Type "Device and Printers" in the web and windows box

    2. Check for printer the devices and printers.

    3. if it is not there click "add printer"

    4. If the printer does not show up click “The printer that i wanted wasn't list"

    Hope the information is helpful. Feel free to write to us for any other assistance with Windows, we’ll be glad to assist you.
     
    Arul_D, Jun 8, 2023
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  4. HAT
    hat Win User

    Why do we still have to jump through hoops to share a printer?

    Can't share printer—getting error message

    Yeah, I have windows firewall disabled, and I don't use any other firewall... mostly to prevent stupid issues like this.

    None taken... and yeah, I do.
     
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