Trying to share an old printer

Question

I'm having a bad time trying to share an old printer.

I have an old HP LaserJet 1320n printer directly attached with a USB cable to a Windows 10 Pro 22H2 desktop which in turn is attached wirelessly to my network.

I have been trying to share that printer to another desktop running Windows 11 Pro 24H2. I'm assuming here that it is possible to do that.

On the Windows 10 machine, using Windows Explorer, under Network, I can see the printer shared as HP LaserJet 1320n.

On the Windows 11 machine, using Windows Explorer, under Network I can see the printer shared as HP LaserJet 1320n (the same thing as on the Windows 10 machine).

On the Windows 11 machine, if I right-click the icon and select Connect, I get a prompt for username and password. If I use the username and password that I sign on with for the Windows 10 machine, I get 'Windows cannot connect to the printer' with error code 0x0000052e.

I've confirmed that the username and password are correct, so I'm guessing it's a credential problem. On the Windows 11 machine, I added a Windows Credential for the Windows 10 machine, but am still getting error code 0x0000052e.

I could really use some help trying to figure this out.

Answer 1

I'm not sure what actually fixed the issue, but I made one small change in
Windows Security> Firewall & Network protection > Allow an app through firewall > Change settings - checked box for Public in File and Printer Sharing (restrictive).
The settings now look like:

Answer 2

Based on my search, the printer is network-capable but doesn't have WiFi. Would you consider plugging the printer into your router's Ethernet port? That way, you won't need to have your Windows 10 computer turned on to access the printer.

Answer 3

To resolve the issue of sharing your HP LaserJet 1320n printer between your Windows 10 Pro and Windows 11 Pro machines, consider the following steps:

1. Check Printer Sharing Settings: Ensure that printer sharing is enabled on the Windows 10 machine. Go to Control Panel > Network and Sharing Center > Change advanced sharing settings and make sure that "Turn on file and printer sharing" is selected.
2. Firewall Settings: Sometimes, the Windows Firewall can block printer sharing. Check the firewall settings on the Windows 10 machine to ensure that printer sharing is allowed. You can temporarily disable the firewall to see if it resolves the issue.
3. Use the Correct Credentials: When prompted for a username and password on the Windows 11 machine, ensure you are using the correct credentials for a user account on the Windows 10 machine that has permission to access the printer. Make sure the account is not a Microsoft account but a local account, as this can sometimes cause issues.
4. Add a Windows Credential: Since you mentioned adding a Windows Credential on the Windows 11 machine, ensure that the username is in the format ComputerName\Username (replace ComputerName with the actual name of your Windows 10 machine).
5. Update Printer Drivers: Ensure that both machines have the latest printer drivers installed. You can download the latest drivers from the HP website or use Windows Update to check for driver updates.
6. Check Network Profile: Make sure both machines are on the same network profile (Private or Public). Ideally, they should be on the same Private network to allow easier sharing.
7. Try Adding the Printer Manually: On the Windows 11 machine, go to Settings > Devices > Printers & scanners > Add a printer or scanner. If the printer does not appear, select "The printer that I want isn't listed" and then choose "Select a shared printer by name". Enter the path in the format \ComputerName\PrinterName.

Following these steps should help you resolve the connection issue with the shared printer.