Windows – Why can’t I share the printer on Windows 7

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I have Windows 7 installed on two computers.

I can share folders between them fine.

However, I can't seem to share printers between them: when I right-click on the printer I expect to see "share printer" but there is no option for that.

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When I read about "share printers" in the Windows 7 help, it talks about this computer "not being able to connect to a home network", yet they seem to be connected fine (I can share files between them).

Why can't I share printers between the computers if I can share files?

Best Answer

Try the Printer Properties, then check the Sharing Tab

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