Windows 10: Windows 11 cannot print to shared printers

Discus and support Windows 11 cannot print to shared printers in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; Hello,I have a Windows Server 2016, which is acting as a Domain and Print server. I have HP, Canon and Lexmark printers that are shared from this... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Ivan Popov2, Feb 14, 2023.

  1. IVAN POPOV2
    Ivan Popov2 Win User

    Windows 11 cannot print to shared printers


    Hello,I have a Windows Server 2016, which is acting as a Domain and Print server. I have HP, Canon and Lexmark printers that are shared from this server to the rest of the computers. Most of the printers are using PCL6 V3 and V4 type drivers. Recently I've started upgrading my computers to Windows 11, but I have an issue with the shared printers.When I try to print to a shared printer, for example from Excel, Excel stops responding and crashes. If I try to print from Notepad, Notepad crashes when I press File->Print and fails to load the printer selection screen. If I install the printers d

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    Ivan Popov2, Feb 14, 2023
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  2. JAN123
    Jan123 Win User

    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.
     
    Jan123, Feb 14, 2023
    #2
  3. ROLANDO VIL
    Rolando Vil Win User
    Print to PDF missing in Printer List

    Hi William,

    We suggest that you disable and re-enable the Print to PDF feature. Here are the steps:

    • Click on the Start menu and type in Windows Features.
    • Choose Turn Windows features on or off.
    • On the next window, find Microsoft Print to PDF and disable it. Click
      OK to save changes.
    • Restart your PC.
    • Repeat the same steps to re-enable Microsoft Print to PDF.
    If the issue persists, we suggest that you perform the troubleshooting steps suggested on the link below under
    Advanced:

    Fix printer problems

    Regards.
     
    Rolando Vil, Feb 14, 2023
    #3
  4. SOHEIL DARVISH AMIRI
    soheil darvish amiri Win User

    Windows 11 cannot print to shared printers

    windows server, add windows shared printer to Print Management

    hi

    i add windows shared printer ( named A ) to my windows server 2019. the A printer is shown in control panel\deive and printer but is not shown in print servers\printers.

    Q: what kind of printer is listed in Print Servers\Printers ?
     
    soheil darvish amiri, Feb 14, 2023
    #4
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