Windows 10: lost printer network after multipul Software upgrades

Over the last 2 years Win 10 upgraded have corrupted my Network and sharing. Every upgrade i have had to "allow network discovery" Trying to install a new PC. This PC can see the shared printers but on connecting get error 0x000011b. I cant even cross share on the other PC to the printers.So far have spent 3 hours uninstalling the printer, checking the drivers are removed but still cant get them to connect Please help

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Windows 10 upgrade will not allow access to network printers

Hi,

Thanks for posting your query on Microsoft Community.

This issue might related to permission to share printer.

I suggest you to remove the network printer and try adding it again and check if it helps

Follow the below steps:

Step 1: Make sure that, the printer is shared on the network in the primary computer.

Step 2: Remove the network printer.

a) Type Devices and printer in the search area on the task bar and select
Device and Printer.

b) Select the printer and click on
Remove Device button.

Step 3: Restart your system.

Step 4: Add the network printer
again.

a) Type Devices and printer in the search area on the task bar and select
Device and Printer.

b) Click on Add Printer.

c) Let Windows scan for the printer and if detected select the printer and click Next. If the
printer is not listed click "The printer that I want isn't listed" and skip to add printer by name or TCP/IP address.

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

 

Network Printer NOT RECOGNIZED!

Hi Laura,

Thanks for posting your query on Microsoft Community.

To assist you better, please provide few details.

• 
  Is your printer is connected to wired or wireless network?
  
• 
  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:

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

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

 

A software update regarding Epson printers

This software update just appeared on my laptop. I see that an Epson printer has been added to my list of printers. I have never owned an Epson, so did not download the update.

I have a Lexmark printer, there are now two Lexmark printer names appearing in my list. I lost the ability to print via network after 'upgrading' ? to Windows 10.

are these updates going to continue for various printer models?