Printing Over Your Network with Windows Printer Setup (WPS)

WPS stands for "Windows Printer Setup" and it is a feature that allows you to print from your Windows computer to a printer connected to another computer on the same network. This feature was introduced in Windows Vista and has been available in all subsequent versions of Windows, including Windows 7, Windows 8, and Windows 10.

WPS is designed to be easy to use and does not require any special knowledge or configuration. To print using WPS, you simply need to select the printer you want to use and then click on the "Print" button in your application. The print job will be sent to the printer over the network, allowing you to print from one computer to another.

One of the main benefits of WPS is that it allows you to print to a printer that is not physically connected to your computer. This can be useful if you have a printer connected to another computer on your network and you want to print to that printer from your own computer. It can also be useful if you want to print to a printer that is located in a different room or on a different floor.

WPS is supported by most modern printers and it is enabled by default on all Windows computers. However, you may need to configure your printer settings to use WPS if you are having trouble printing over the network. You can do this by going to the "Devices and Printers" control panel in Windows and selecting the "Printer Properties" option for your printer. From there, you can select the "Print Server" tab and choose the "Use a printer that is connected to another computer" option. This will allow you to select the printer you want to use and configure any additional settings as needed.