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Windows 11 Printer Sharing Not Working: 6 Tested Fixes
Learn what to do when Windows 11 can’t connect to a shared printer
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Updated onSeptember 27, 2024
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To fix various driver issues on your PC, you will need a dedicated tool to find the freshest and the original drivers. You can use PC HelpSoft Driver Updater to do it in 3 easy steps:
Windows 11 printer sharing not working? Stick around.
Troubleshooting printing issues in Windows 11 is easy if you know what to address. Sharing issues are typically caused by firewall interference, faulty sharing settings and outdated drivers.
Here’s how to fix it:
What can I do if Windows 11 cannot connect to shared printer?
1. Check for Windows updates
2. Temporarily disable the firewall
Another likely fix for the Windows 11 printer sharing not working issue is to temporarily disable your Firewall. It could be interfering with your printer and preventing it from working.
3. Whitelist Printer and File sharing over the Firewall
That’s it! In case the last solution helped fix things when Windows 11 printer sharing was not working, you have now whitelisted the printer and can safely enable the Firewall again.
4. Run the Printer troubleshooter
5. Turn on printer sharing
6. Enable nearby sharing
If you are also unable to see nearby sharing, your PCs may not support nearby sharing so ensure you check the settings.
You might also experienceissues accessing shared folders through your printeror yourPC isn’t connecting to the printer. Don’t worry, we’ve got a quick fix for that as well.
Sometimes, driver problems arise, and in that case, you may need toremove corrupted drivers.
If you were experiencing printer sharing problems, we hope this guide came in handy to solve your issues and you can confidently proceed with your tasks.
More about the topics:Printer Errors,Windows 11
Loredana Harsana
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Loredana is a passionate writer with a keen interest in PC software and technology. She started off writing about mobile phones back when Samsung Galaxy S II was on top of the world and she fell in love with tech of all sorts.
Whenever she’s not at her work desk, you’ll find her enjoying refreshing tea flavors, spilling stories on paper, and listening to the radio.
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