Windows 10: Printer Issues No Homegroup to print from multiple devices

Hello Everyone, I really could use some expert support. Before the home-group disappeared during a windows update; i was able to print files from my laptop in my kitchen to my printer in my bedroom which is attached to a desktop there. I have an older printer which is still very functional Brothers DCP 8040. My desktop is an Dell Optiplex 320 not wifi capable. My laptop is an Acer Aspire wifi enabled. Both operating systems are running Windows 10 Home. I have to now carry the laptop into the bedroom; disconnect the printer from the desktop just to print what i need from the laptop. The printer prints fine from the bedroom desktop. My question is: how/is it possible to put this older printer on my network and have it print from all my devices; fire 10 and 7 tablets, laptop and desktop without issues. Can you please help as I prepare to return to school.. Thank you for your time and support.

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Printing to a Wireless Homegroup Printer

Hi,

Thank you for being part of Windows.

There are several reasons why you might not be able to print to a homegroup printer:

• The printer is turned off.
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  The computer that the printer is connected to is turned off, asleep, hibernating, or has left the homegroup.
  
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  Another member of the homegroup stopped sharing the printer.
  
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  Network discovery might be turned off.
  
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  The printer has a non-USB connection and must be shared using Devices and Printers in Control Panel.
  
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  An incorrect printer driver is installed. Printers must use the correct driver for the type of computer they are connected to (x86-based or x64-based). Many printer drivers can be downloaded automatically from Windows Update.
  

Please make sure all the necessary steps have been taken care of.

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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.

 

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.