I think only Norton Firewall and the Windows Firewall which is disabled. It is Windows XP Home Edition. Would a firewall on the other pc that is trying to connect to the printer (my pc) need to be modified?
typically no, because firewalls traditionally block incoming requests. BUT, norton firewall may block outgoing as well. if possible, disable all of your firewalls on both computers and see if you can connect. if successful, then we know where the problem is...
Okay so I got it to print.
Host computer firewall off, my firewall off - Able to print
Host computer firewall on, my firewall off - Able to print
Host computer firewall on, my firewall on - Unable to print
So it seems to me that the problem is my firewall?
Edit: It seems that my firewall is already configured to allow the printer on the IP address for the host computer.
Host computer firewall off, my firewall off - Able to print
Host computer firewall on, my firewall off - Able to print
Host computer firewall on, my firewall on - Unable to print
So it seems to me that the problem is my firewall?
Edit: It seems that my firewall is already configured to allow the printer on the IP address for the host computer.
Last edited by TravisC555 (2008-01-16 13:07:49)
u got it... imho, all you need is the windows firewall, it doesnt block outgoing requests, and it's pretty straight-forward. Anything else is just extra and usually unnecessary... glad you were able to get it working!
Thanks for helping me. +1 karma
Lol, I looked in my firewall settings and I had it on a setting where Sharing wasn't allowed.... all I needed to do was change one setting, lol. Anyways, sorry to have bothered you, and Thanks again!
Lol, I looked in my firewall settings and I had it on a setting where Sharing wasn't allowed.... all I needed to do was change one setting, lol. Anyways, sorry to have bothered you, and Thanks again!
Last edited by TravisC555 (2008-01-16 13:17:59)