Question

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.

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?

Answer 1

Try the Printer Properties, then check the Sharing Tab

Answer 2

There is no sharing tab.

http://screencast.com/t/OWI4Nzg2YTAt

I also have the exact same problem. I have two Windows 7 boxes that are connected together via a home group. ALL sharing is enabled, as is network discovery et al. The firewall has been disabled on both machines. I can share files, but not printers. No printers show up on the other machine, and no "Sharing" tab or settings are available on the printer host.

This SUCKS Microsoft!