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How to Connect a Shared Printer in Windows 7 to Windows 10
Learn to connect your printer to your Windows 10 device
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Updated onOctober 30, 2024
updated onOctober 30, 2024
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Having to share aprinterbetween a Windows 7 and a Windows 10 PC may be pretty complicated, but not impossible. That is precisely why we’ve created this step-by-step guide that will show you precisely what you need to do to share aprinterbetween two PCs with different OS.
How do I share a printer fromWindows 7to Windows 10?
Press on theStartbutton on the taskbar.
Go toControl Panel.
Navigate toHardware and Sound>View Devices and Printers.
Right-click the printer icon.
ClickPrinter Propertiesfrom the pop-up menu.
Go to theSharingtab.
Click onShare this Printer.
ClickOK.
It is quite simple to share your printer from Windows 7 to a Windows 10 device viaPrinter Properties. The two computers need to be on the same network for this to work.
However, in doing so, you need to ensure that your two operating systems are both running on either 32 bit or 64 bit.
What to do if I cannot connect to a shared printer from Windows 7 to Windows 10?
Normally, if you were to share theprinterwith another Windows 7 PC, then these steps would suffice. However, there are a few things you need to know about the differences between Windows 7 and Windows 10.
1. Install the required driver
Computers with Windows 7 provided by OCIO are using a 32-bit version while Windows 10 is using a 64-bit version.
If you need to share aprinterconnected to a Windows 7 computer and want to share it with a user using Windows 10, you’ll need to provide the 64-bit printer driver on the Windows 7 computer.
You can do this simply by following these steps:
You can also use an automated solution that is faster and more secure. Thesespecialized driver updaterswill help you download the right drivers for your computer after just a quick scan.
2. Make changes to your registry
If you are still encountering issues, then there is one last workaround to fix things. It involves tweaking the Registry, so be careful while doing it:
By following these steps you should be able to now easily share anyprinterbetween a Windows 7 PC and a Windows 10 PC. Just remember that both computers need to belong to the same network, and you’ll be done.
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Teodor Nechita
Eager to help those in need, Teodor writes articles daily on subjects regarding Windows, Xbox, and all things tech-related.
When not working, you may usually find him either at the gym or taking a stroll in the park, trying to find inspiration for the next articles he may write.
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