Why can't Windows 11 connect to a shared printer on Windows 10?

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Why can't Windows 11 connect to a shared printer on Windows 10?
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Windows 11 and Windows 10 often have compatibility issues when sharing printers. This can be due to differences in network protocols, driver versions, or security settings. Specifically, Windows 11 might not automatically recognize the printer as a network resource on Windows 10.