printer sharing

I have checked all boxes to permit printer sharing but it doesn't work on the WiFi. It also says that ethernet is not connected. Could that be the problem and if so, how do I connect it?

iMac 21.5″, macOS 12.4

Posted on Jun 17, 2022 10:14 AM

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1 reply

Jan Hedlund

Level 7

24,235 points

Jun 17, 2022 10:45 PM in response to hallconsulting

Hi,

Any information about the exact printer model?

Additional details about the setup?

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