> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.parallels.com/landing/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.parallels.com/landing/pdfm-ug/v26-en-us/parallels-desktop-for-mac-26-users-guide/parallels-desktop-preferences-and-virtual-machine-settings/virtual-machine-settings/hardware-settings/shared-printers-settings.md).

# Shared Printers Settings

In the **Shared Printers** pane, you can share the Mac printer with the virtual machine, sync the default printer, and more.

To open these settings, choose **Actions** > **Configure** > **Hardware**, then click **Shared Printers**.

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| Option                              | Description                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      |
| ----------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Share Mac printers with Windows** | Select this option to share the printer connected to your Mac with the virtual machine.                                                                                                                                                                                                                          |
| **Synchronize default printer**     | <p>By default, virtual machines are set to use the same default printer as your Mac.<br></p><p>To use a different default printer for your virtual machine, deselect <strong>Synchronize default printer</strong>. After that, you can set a new default printer in the guest OS the way you normally would.</p> |


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