Cannot connect to a shared printer on the network Windows 11

Anonymous
2023-04-04T20:08:51+00:00

I can see the network printer on other computers. When I try to connect I get a Cannot Connect To Printer. Windows 11.

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  1. Anonymous
    2023-10-28T08:22:21+00:00

    I just had the same issue with a client PC, removing McAfee pre installed antivirus on the PC sharing the printer fixed the issue. This was stopping me from downloading the driver on the other PC. After removal i could properly connect and use the shared printer.

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  2. Anonymous
    2023-10-03T12:09:10+00:00

    My freind you are my hero....

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  3. Anonymous
    2023-09-21T03:42:17+00:00

    hi darrel,

    i have same problem earlier, cannot shared printer on windows 11, after 2 days finding solution but nothing work, n then i try to add password to shared printer computer, n its worked

    u can try too :

    try this on shared printer(printer server )

    1. go to network and sharing center, click change advanced sharing settings,
    2. on all networks section, checklist turn on password-protected sharing
    3. press windows then type sign-in options, click password , type ur password

    on client

    1. windows+r , type printer server IP or servername, input id and password
    2. after shared printer showed, right click then connect

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  4. Anonymous
    2023-08-14T00:38:22+00:00

    I used to work as a tech support professional at a company where I was responsible for troubleshooting technical issues both on-site and remotely. I encountered a situation where I couldn't establish a connection to a shared printer for a user who was using Windows 11. Despite employing various troubleshooting methods on both ends, the issue persisted.

    Coincidentally, I encountered a similar problem with another user on-site who also had Windows 11 installed. This led me to believe that the problem might be related to the operating system version. In an attempt to resolve the issue, I decided to uninstall the most recent OS update, but unfortunately, the problem remained unresolved.

    I'm seeking advice on alternative methods to establish a connection between the user and the shared printer. Your insights and suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

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  5. Anonymous
    2023-04-05T21:27:38+00:00

    I have the same problem as Darrell on a small scale. I have an HP printer connected via USB to a desktop computer running windows 11 (home). I have a laptop running windows 10 (home). On my small home network, I can transfer files between the two computers and I can "see" the printer from the laptop, but I cannot connect to the printer from the laptop.

    The printer works fine from the desktop.

    The network and sharing is ok because I can transfer files over it. Printer sharing is setup as well.

    I have tried changing registry values for the printer policies on both machines based on articles I've seen on-line, but nothing has fixed this issue.

    I'm not very computer technicle, but I think some windows privacy settings are keeping this from working.

    Any help would be greatle appreciated. I've been working on this for a couple of months now.

    Thanks

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