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Share a printer attached to one Windows PC with authorized users on a trusted network. Open the printer's Printer properties, enable Share this printer.

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# How to Share a Printer in Windows




## How do I share a Printer in Windows?




Open the printer's Printer properties, enable Share this printer, and record the share name.




Share a printer attached to one Windows PC with authorized users on a trusted network.




Updated 
September 2, 2026
Difficulty: Easy
Time: 7 min
Applies to: Windows, Windows 10, Windows 11


 


Follow the steps in order and stop if the screen or target does not match what is described. Use administrator access only when the task requires it.




**Before you begin**


Save open work. Confirm that you are working on the intended computer and that you are authorized to make the change.




## Prepare the host PC




Confirm the printer works locally and the host PC will remain powered on and connected.




## Open Printer properties




Open Settings \> Bluetooth & devices \> Printers & scanners, select the printer, then Printer properties.




## Enable sharing




On the Sharing tab select Share this printer and choose a clear share name.




## Enable trusted-network sharing




Set the host network to Private and enable Network discovery and File and printer sharing.




## Connect from another PC




Add a shared printer using \\ComputerNamePrinterShareName.




## Protect access




Use authorized user credentials and do not expose Windows file/printer sharing directly to the internet.




**Verify the result**


Repeat the relevant check and confirm the intended result before considering the task complete.


 


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