win 10 can't share home network printer

k bowers 1 Reputation point
2022-11-20T18:27:39.29+00:00

used to use "home group" to share printer, worked fine. Aware that it is no longer an option

have a win10 pc connected to router via ethernet with a usb printer connected to the pc.

would like to share the printer to a second Win10 pc connected via ethernet on our home network

entered appropriate path..... \ Kathy-DT-2021\Brother MFC-L2700DW series

never works, gives error msg, "can't connect".

pls help.

Windows 10 Network
Windows 10 Network
Windows 10: A Microsoft operating system that runs on personal computers and tablets.Network: A group of devices that communicate either wirelessly or via a physical connection.
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  1. Dillon Silzer 54,466 Reputation points
    2022-11-20T19:26:35.393+00:00

    Hi @k bowers

    Please see the following documentation for sharing your network printer:

    https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/share-your-network-printer-c9a152b5-59f3-b6f3-c99f-f39e5bf664c3

    Check your Share Settings and make sure your printer is discoverable:

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    If this is helpful please accept answer.