Printing is a common task for many people, and if you are using Linux, it’s easy to set up a printer and start printing. However, if you want to share the printer with other users on your network, it can be a bit more complicated. Fortunately, GNOME Desktop on Linux provides an easy way to share a printer with others. In this article, we will guide you through the process of sharing a printer on GNOME Desktop.

Step 1: Connect your printer First, you need to connect your printer to your Linux machine. Make sure your printer is turned on and connected to your computer via USB or wireless network. Linux will usually detect your printer and install the necessary drivers.

Step 2: Open the Printers Settings In GNOME Desktop, you can access the Printers Settings by clicking on the Activities Overview icon, searching for “Printers,” and clicking on the Printers icon. Alternatively, you can access the Printers Settings by going to the System Settings and clicking on the Printers icon.

Step 3: Share the Printer Once you have opened the Printers Settings, you will see a list of printers that are currently installed on your system. Select the printer you want to share and click on the “Sharing” button.

In the Sharing settings, you will see an option to “Share this printer.” Select the checkbox next to it, and the name of the printer will appear in the “Shared Printers” list. You can also add a description for the shared printer to help other users identify it.

Step 4: Configure Access By default, the shared printer will be accessible to all users on the same network. However, you can configure the access to the shared printer by clicking on the “Access Control” button. You can restrict the access to specific users or groups by selecting the “Only these users” checkbox and adding the users or groups you want to allow access.

Step 5: Test the Printer Once you have shared the printer, it’s time to test it. Open a document or image you want to print and click on the Print button. In the Print dialog, select the shared printer and click on the Print button. The document or image should print on the shared printer.

Conclusion Sharing a printer on GNOME Desktop is a simple process that can be done in just a few steps. By following the steps above, you can easily share your printer with other users on your network. This can be particularly useful in an office or home environment where multiple users need to print documents from the same printer.