Windows 10: one pc cant see network printers from another

hi all, i have a issue with one pc that just had a fresh install yesterday, there are 4 pc's in the office, 1 of these acts as the print server with 2 shared printers connected to it which runs fine, 2 of the other pcs can see the shared folders and printers from the print server in explorer--->network--->Desktop-47BLAH, the pc that just had the reinstall can see the shared files on the print server but cannot see the printers, whether it be by going to explorer---> network ---> and selecting the printer host computer, or by manual adding via devices and printers. then add printer

:)

 

networking a printer

when networking a printer does it have to be connected to the router or can it be connected to a pc and be networked thru the pc?

 

networking a printer

true ive done it at my courses *Smile
so you just have to connect it to the pc and that one should be connected with the network *Smile

 

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.