Windows 10: cant add a network printer in windows 11

hi i cant add a network printer in windows 11 i have a printer server i can connect to the server but i cant add a printer to some of my network pc'si tried to add manually but dos not work"when i click on the printer from the pc to the server i get an error "printer not found and i can see all printers folder from the server i tried to restart the spooler service but still no luckcan any one assist please

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Windows 11 Add Printer not working for shared network printer

Hi,

I have just installed windows 11 after some intrepidation i am delighted with windows 11. So far all is working perfectly. Except one issue. we have a shared network printer connected to another PC. when i go to "Add a device" selecting add manually add a network discoverable printer. The printer shows up in the list. Select the printer then next a get "Windows dosen't have a network profile for this device" i have the latest updates and the network profile i have tried private and public, same result.

Any suggestions appreciated.

Mark

 

Network Printer NOT RECOGNIZED!

Hi Laura,

Thanks for posting your query on Microsoft Community.

To assist you better, please provide few details.

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  Is your printer is connected to wired or wireless network?
  
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  Are you able to view your printer on your network location?
  

I would suggest you to try running Printer troubleshooter and check if it helps.

Follow the below steps:

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  Type troubleshooting in the
  Search area on the taskbar.
  
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  Click on View all on the left panel of the Troubleshooting Windows.
  
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  Select Printer.
  
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  Follow the on screen instruction.
  

Hope it helps, reply to us with the status of your issue. We will be happy to assist you.

 

network printer

Hi,

Along with the suggestions provided by Robert, you can also try the steps below.

What is the exact error message you receive?

I suggest you to run the Printer Troubleshooter and check if it helps.

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  In Search window type Troubleshooting and click on it to open it.
  
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  Click on Hardware and Sound.
  
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  Then click on Printer to run the troubleshooter. Follow onscreen steps.
  

You can refer the link below and check if it helps.

HomeGroup problems in Windows: Refer to "I can't print to a homegroup printer"

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-8/homegroup-problems-in-windows

Hope this helps in resolving the issue. If the issue persists, do get back to us. We will be happy to assist you.