Updated November 2024: Stop getting error messages and slow down your system with our optimization tool. Get it now at this link
- Download and install the repair tool here.
- Let it scan your computer.
- The tool will then repair your computer.
Sharing printers and adding a network printer is very easy under Windows 7/8/10. If you have a printer connected to your computer, you can share it with anyone on the same network. You can control who accesses the printer and who does not.
However, printers directly connected to a network and not connected to a computer are accessible to all on the same network. These printers must have a network port or wireless connection that allows them to connect directly to the network.
You can share a printer by following these few steps. First connect the printer, turn it on, and then perform the following steps :
Enable file and printer sharing
November 2024 Update:
You can now prevent PC problems by using this tool, such as protecting you against file loss and malware. Additionally, it is a great way to optimize your computer for maximum performance. The program fixes common errors that might occur on Windows systems with ease - no need for hours of troubleshooting when you have the perfect solution at your fingertips:
- Step 1 : Download PC Repair & Optimizer Tool (Windows 10, 8, 7, XP, Vista – Microsoft Gold Certified).
- Step 2 : Click “Start Scan” to find Windows registry issues that could be causing PC problems.
- Step 3 : Click “Repair All” to fix all issues.
1 Go to Network and Share Center Control PanelAdvanced Share Settings.
2 Click on the rafter to enlarge the current network profile.
3 Under File and Printer Sharing, select Enable file and printer sharing, and click Save Changes.
4 You must now share the printer.
Share your printer
1 Go to Start and open Devices and printers.
(2) Right-click the printer you want to share, then click Printer Properties.
3 Click the Share tab Share and check box Share this printer.
Your printer is now available on your network. All they have to do is add a network printer to their computer.
To add a network printer
1 Go to Start and open Devices and Printers.
2. click Add printer.
3. click Add network, wireless or Bluetooth printer, click the shared printer, click Next and follow the on-screen instructions.
(4 Once the printer is successfully installed, you can use it.
See this message if your default printer is constantly changing.
Expert Tip: This repair tool scans the repositories and replaces corrupt or missing files if none of these methods have worked. It works well in most cases where the problem is due to system corruption. This tool will also optimize your system to maximize performance. It can be downloaded by Clicking Here