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Practical procedure and troubleshooting notes for How to Share a Local Printer to other Computers on the Network.

If you want other computers on your network to use a printer connected to your PC, you can share it using these steps:

1. Open Settings

Press Win + I to open the Settings application.

2. Navigate to Devices

Select Bluetooth & Devices from the left navigation menu.
Step 2 - Bluetooth & Devices

3. Open Printers & Scanners

Click Printers & Scanners.
Step 3 - Printers & Scanners

4. Select the Printer

Click on the printer you would like to share.
Step 4 - Select Printer

5. Open Printer Properties

Scroll down and select Printer Properties.
Step 5 - Printer Properties

6. Go to the Sharing Tab

In the Printer Properties window, select the Sharing tab.
Step 6 - Sharing Tab

7. Enable Printer Sharing

Check Share this printer, then enter a Share Name (this is how it will appear on other computers).
Step 7 - Enable Sharing

8. Verify from Another Computer

The printer should now be discoverable on the network.
On another computer, check Printers & Scanners to ensure it appears and can print.

✅ You have successfully shared a local printer with other computers on the same network in Windows 11.