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.

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers

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  1. Ivan B 124.5K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2023-04-05T21:19:01+00:00

    Hi , DarrellPBM.

    1. On the machine you are sharing, access the printer properties.
    2. Go to the security tab and add the group or user: everyone.
    3. Apply settings restart computer
    4. On the computer you want to connect the printer to, install the OKI driver from the link below, select connect to the network.

    https://ftp.hp.com/pub/softlib/software12/COL30...

    1. For the HP printer, you will download the driver from the HP website and install it before trying to connect the HP printer.

    Note: This is a non-Microsoft website. The page appears to be providing accurate, safe information. Watch out for ads on the site that may advertise products frequently classified as a PUP (Potentially Unwanted Products). Thoroughly research any product advertised on the site before you decide to download and install it.

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  2. Anonymous
    2023-04-05T14:56:46+00:00

    I have done all that.

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  3. Ivan B 124.5K Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2023-04-04T23:53:08+00:00

    Hi , DarrellPBM.

    I am Ivan, I will help you with this.

    Share password protection enabled ?

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  4. Anonymous
    2023-04-04T21:15:18+00:00

    These 2 printers in the pictures are both connected with usb and then shared over network. Don't understand how they show on network but can not connect.

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  5. Christine Luna 27,195 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2023-04-04T21:14:02+00:00

    I apologize that the fix does not solve the issue. Let's check more options from other experts. Please wait for them to reply here.

    Thanks,

    Christine

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