If you want to print from different computers but only have one printer, Windows 11 lets you share that printer with other devices on your network. This means you don’t need to connect to the printer with a cable from every device.

To print from other devices, you need to know the printer’s shared name. This guide will show you simple steps to find the shared printer name on your Windows 11 PC.

Why is the Shared Printer Name Important?

• It helps other devices find and connect to the printer on your network.
• It makes printing easier without buying multiple printers.
• It helps fix problems if printing isn’t working right.

How to Find the Shared Printer Name Using the Settings App

1. Open the Settings app:
   • Click the Start button and select Settings, or
   • Press Windows key + I on your keyboard.
2. In Settings, click Bluetooth & devices on the left menu.
3. Click Printers & scanners on the right side.
4. Find and click your printer from the list to open its details.
5. Click Printer properties.
6. Go to the Sharing tab. Here you will see the Shared name of the printer.

How to Find the Shared Printer Name from Devices and Printers

1. Open the Devices and Printers window:
   • Press Windows key + R, type control printers, and press Enter.
2. Right-click your printer and choose Printer properties.
3. Click the Sharing tab.
4. You will see the printer’s Shared name listed here.

How to Find the Shared Printer Name Using PowerShell

If you like using commands, PowerShell is a quick way to see printer details:

1. Open Windows Terminal as an administrator:
   • Right-click the Start button and select Windows Terminal (Admin).
   • Make sure the tab says PowerShell (you can select it from the dropdown).
2. Type this command and press Enter:

Get-Printer | Format-List Name,ShareName,Shared

This will show a list of printers with their shared names. Look under ShareName and Shared to find the shared printer name.

Summary

• You can print from any device on your network by knowing the shared printer name in Windows 11.
• Find the shared printer name easily with the Settings app, Devices and Printers window, or PowerShell.
• This helps you connect to printers and fix printing issues more easily.

Now you know how to find your shared printer’s name and make printing from other devices simple!