Want to know how to use one printer for multiple computers? Read here how to share printers in Windows 7 and Windows 10!
In a work environment, the existence of printer very much needed to print data, whether for meeting materials or just documentation.
Therefore, a network was created so that one printer could be used for several computers at once. But how?
No need to be confused because Jaka will tell you how to share printer on Windows 7 and Windows 10!
How to share a printer
With features printer sharing, you don't need to use a special computer to print documents. On the other hand, you also don't need to buy one printer for each computer.
Make sure each computer is connected to a network using a LAN cable or a WiFi network.
Ready? Let's just take a look at how to share Windows 7 and Windows 10 printers!
How to Share Printers in Windows 7
First of all, ApkVenue will explain how to share a Windows 7 printer. Even though there are newer operating systems, Microsoft's operating system is still widely used by you.
How to do? Just follow the simple steps below!
Click menu Start on your desktop home screen.
Select menu Control Panel. Once open, type the word Network so you can find network settings faster.
choose Network and Sharing Center.
choose Change advanced shared settings which is located on the left.
Click the down arrow which will bring up the available network profiles.
choose File and printer sharing. choose Turn on file and printer sharing.
Click Save changes
Is that all right? No, gang, there are still further steps. Now, you have to select the printer you want share.
Once again click the menu Start, then select Devices and Printers.
Right click on the printer you want share.
choose Printer properties from the menu dropdown.
Click on tab Sharing.
Check the checkbox Share this printer
Okay, now what if someone wants to connect to the printer? You just need to do the steps below.
Click Start, choose Devices and Printers.
choose Add a printer.
Click on Add a network, wireless or Bluetooth printer.
Click the printer you want to use (make sure it's set as in the previous tutorial).
Click Next. There will be instructions that will guide you to connect your PC with the printer.
How to Share Printers in Windows 10
If the operating system we use is Windows 10, will the method be the same? It's more or less the same gang, just a few points different. Jaka will tell you the complete steps!
What you need to do first is make your printer status share on the main PC.
Click menu Start, then go to Settings >Device >Printers & Scanners.
Select the printer you want share, then click Manage.
choose Printer Properties, then select tab Sharing.
On tab Sharing, choose Share this printer.
Next, you have to connect the printer to another PC that wants to use it.
Click menu Start, then go to Settings >Devices >Printers & scanners.
On the menu Add printers & scanners, choose Add a printer or scanner.
Select the printer you want to use, then select Add Device.
So it's a gang how to share printer in Windows 7 and Windows 10, easy right? Now one printer can be used for all computers!
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