Win8.1 PC cannot print with network shared Win7 printer

[Daveeede]

Hey guys,

 

So I have an old Lenovo laptop (Win7 32-bit) running 24/7 as a print server and spare computer. Whenever I try to print from my Win8.1 desktop, I get an "Access Denied" error message. This problem occurs on and off. I initially had the same problem when I tried to add the printer. I let it be for a couple of days and then everything started working like it normally would, allowing me to add the printer and print. Strangely enough, I have a Macbook Pro running OS X Yosemite and it prints on the printer flawlessly all the time. 

 

The printer is a HP LaserJet 1320 if that matters. All computers are connected over Wifi. 

 

I've tried re-installing the printer today and it still gives me the access denied error. I attached the error message I get when I click on the printer in control panel > devices and printers.

 

Any ideas? It's getting very annoying to have to pull out my laptop everytime I need to print something.

 

Thanks in advance.

[Pansysk75]

Network sharing, even between two win7 computers, is basicly crap with a microsoft logo. I have the same problem when transfering files over WLan

[techguru]

just plug your printer into the router and it will work perfectly

then you just install the drivers on each pc

[Daveeede]

just plug your printer into the router and it will work perfectly

then you just install the drivers on each pc

I would've already done that if it was an option, but my router is pretty far away and I don't have room to put a printer where it is. Would upgrading the old PC from win7 to win8.1 fix anything? I mean would it improve network sharing?