Frequent Question: How Do I Share a Printer with a Different Operating System?
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Right-click the printer icon and select Properties. On the Sharing tab, select the Share this printer check box, and then type a name in the Share name text box. Click Additional Drivers and select the operating systems of all network clients that print to the printer. Click OK.

How do I share a printer in Windows 10?

Click Start > Settings > Devices, then open the Devices and Printers link. Right-click your printer, then click Printer properties. Select the Sharing tab, then check the box to share your printer.

How do I share a printer between Windows 10 and Mac?

FAQ: How to print to a printer on an Windows PC from a Mac…

  1. Click Start -> Settings – > Printers and Faxes.
  2. Then right click the printer icon that you want to share out and choose Sharing…
  3. Choose the option Share this printer and type in the Share Name in the text box.
  4. Press OK to confirm this operation.
Maya Lin-Takahashi

Maya Lin-Takahashi

Consumer Tech & Gadget Reviewer

Maya is a hardware enthusiast who tests and reviews smart home devices, smartphones, wearables, and audio gear. She focuses on practical consumer value and build quality.

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