How to fix Windows printer sharing error 0x0000011b?

Use LAN Print Share - a free alternative that bypasses Windows native printer sharing. Download from GitHub and share printers instantly over your local network without registry or group policy changes.

How to share a USB printer over WiFi?

Install LAN Print Share on the computer with the USB printer (Server Mode), then install it on other computers (Client Mode). The app automatically discovers shared printers on your network.

Is LAN Print Share free?

Yes, LAN Print Share is completely free and open-source under the MIT license. You can download it from GitHub.

🚀 Version 3.0.1 - Open Source & Free

Share Printers Over LAN
When Windows Fails

Name: LAN Print Share
Author: rhmunna143

Free, open-source desktop application for sharing USB printers over your local network. No more error 0x0000011b or 0x0000007e. Built in 24 hours.

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LAN Print Share

Shared Printers

🖨️ HP LaserJet Pro Ready

🖨️ Canon PIXMA Ready

❌ THE PROBLEM

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Windows cannot connect to the printer Error: 0x0000011b

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Operation failed Error: 0x0000007e

❌ Registry edits - didn't work
❌ Group Policy changes - didn't work
❌ Firewall settings - didn't work
❌ Windows Services restart - didn't work
❌ Weeks of troubleshooting - wasted

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✅ THE SOLUTION

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LAN Print Share

Built my own printer sharing software

✅ Works instantly - no configuration
✅ No registry or policy changes
✅ Auto-discovers network printers
✅ Cross-platform support
✅ Free & Open Source forever

Features

Everything You Need for Printer Sharing

Simple, powerful, and works when Windows doesn't.

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Auto Discovery

Automatically finds shared printers on your network using mDNS/Bonjour.

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USB Printer Sharing

Share any USB-connected printer with all devices on your LAN.

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Mobile App

Print from your Android phone to shared network printers.

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Dark Mode

Beautiful dark and light themes with system preference detection.

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Secure & Private

All data stays on your local network. No cloud, no tracking.

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Fast & Light

Built with Electron for performance and minimal resource usage.

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Virtual Printer

Windows virtual printer to print from any application.

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Multi-Format

Print PDF, images, text files, and Word documents.

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Cross-Platform

Available for Windows, macOS, and Linux.

The Story

From Frustration to Innovation

How weeks of Windows errors led to building my first open-source software.

Week 1-3

The Problem

Tried Windows native printer sharing. Got error 0x0000011b and 0x0000007e. Spent weeks trying registry edits, group policy, firewall settings. Nothing worked.

The Decision

Why Not Build My Own?

After exhausting all options, I decided to build my own solution. The idea sparked and I immediately got to work.

24 Hours

Building the Prototype

Using Electron, React, and TypeScript, I built a working prototype in 24 hours. Server mode to share printers, client mode to connect.

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Refining & Polishing

Added dark mode, connection history, virtual printer support, mobile app, and proper error handling.

Today

Open Source Release

Released on GitHub as open source. My first Windows desktop software - now free for everyone!

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Free forever. Open source. No registration required.

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Total Downloads

Windows

Windows 10/11 (64-bit)

Installer (.exe) Portable (.exe)

macOS

macOS 10.15+ (Catalina)

Coming Soon

Linux

Ubuntu, Fedora, Debian

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Android

Android 8.0+ (Oreo)

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📦 Or build from source:

git clone https://github.com/rhmunna143/lan-print-share.git && cd lan-print-share && npm install && npm run build

How It Works

Up and Running in 3 Simple Steps

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Setup Server

Install on the computer with the USB printer. Select Server Mode and choose printers to share.

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Connect Client

Install on other devices. Select Client Mode. Printers are discovered automatically!

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Start Printing

Select a printer, choose your document, and print. That's it!

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Instead of complex registry or group policy changes, use LAN Print Share! Install it on the server computer and client computers. It bypasses Windows native sharing and works instantly.

Yes! 100% free and open source under the MIT license. No hidden fees, no premium features, no subscriptions. The complete source code is on GitHub.

Yes, all devices need to be on the same local network (LAN) - WiFi, Ethernet, or mobile hotspot. The app uses mDNS for auto-discovery within the network.

Currently supported: PDF, PNG, JPG, JPEG, TXT, and DOCX (Word documents). More formats coming in future updates.

Absolutely. All communication stays on your local network. No cloud server, no data collection, no telemetry. Your documents never leave your network.

Yes! As long as all devices are connected to the same mobile hotspot, they're on the same local network. LAN Print Share works perfectly.