How to Find Shared Printer Name in Windows 11
You find the shared printer name in Windows 11 by accessing your printer’s properties. A shared printer name is the unique identifier other devices use to connect to a printer on your network.
Knowing this name is crucial for successfully connecting a secondary PC, especially if you’re setting up a new workstation for the first time. For instance, when you share a printer from a computer running Windows 11 Pro, you’ll need its shared name.
You locate this vital information by navigating through your device’s settings. You can quickly find it without complex commands.
Access the printer’s properties via Settings > Bluetooth & devices > Printers & scanners, then click Printer properties. The shared name is listed on the Sharing tab. Alternatively, use the command Get-Printer | Format-List Name,ShareName,Shared in PowerShell.
Why Do You Need the Shared Printer Name?
- It helps other devices locate and connect to your printer on the network.
- You save money by not buying multiple printers.
- It makes troubleshooting printing problems much easier.
Method 1Using the Settings App
- Open the Settings app. Click the Start button and select Settings, or press Windows key + I on your keyboard.
- Click Bluetooth & devices in the left menu.
- Click Printers & scanners on the right side.
- Find your printer in the list and click it to open its details.
- Click Printer properties.
- Go to the Sharing tab. You will see the Shared name of the printer here.
Method 2Using Devices and Printers
- Open the Devices and Printers window. Press Windows key + R, type
control printers, and press Enter. - Right-click your printer and choose Printer properties.
- Click the Sharing tab.
- Look for the Shared name listed on this tab.
Method 3Using PowerShell
If you prefer using commands, PowerShell shows printer details quickly:
- ⚠️ Requires admin privileges: Right-click the Start button and select Windows Terminal (Admin).
- Make sure the tab shows PowerShell. You can select it from the dropdown menu if needed.
- Type this command and press Enter:
Get-Printer | Format-List Name,ShareName,Shared - Look at the results. Find the ShareName value. This is your printer’s shared name.
Summary
Finding your shared printer name in Windows 11 is easy. You have three simple options: use the Settings app, use the Devices and Printers window, or use PowerShell commands. Once you know the shared printer name, other computers on your network can connect to it. This makes printing from any device simple and helps you fix printing problems quickly. You now have the knowledge to find your printer’s shared name and set up printing across all your devices.
What is 0x00000709 shared printer 🪟 Windows 11?
Error 0x00000709 in Windows 11 usually comes from a corrupted default printer entry in the registry. Open regedit and go to 🗝️HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Windows , then clear or correct the Device value to match the shared printer name.
How do I change the name of a shared printer?
Click Start button, type Devices and Printers and select same from the list. Right-click a printer, and then click Printer properties. Click the Sharing tab, and then type the new name in the text box. Click Apply/OK.
How to add printer by shared name?
Choose the desired printer and then select the Add Device button. If the desired printer isn't displayed, select The printer that I want isn't listed. In the Add printer window that opens: Select Select a shared printer by name.
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