Ghost in the network (printer)

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rbis

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#3009878 14-Dec-2022 12:13

thanks folks,

factory reset modem, updated driver for printer, engaged tech support from FX - will see what that does to the host!

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#3009885 14-Dec-2022 12:59

I just did a quick scan for you and can confirm you've closed everything off - good job!

You don't need to port forward anything to your printer so as-long as you don't do that then your printer will sit there idle unless if you print :)

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rbis

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#3009948 14-Dec-2022 13:45

thanks for your help

K8Toledo

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#3010394 15-Dec-2022 15:37

cyril7:
richms:

Who's gonna send him goatse or something now?

Oh so tempting 😂

Sorry - had to :)

K8Toledo

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#3010397 15-Dec-2022 15:50

rbis:

Thanks BDFL - Memuneh

You are correct with identifying the printer.

The problem began after the Windows reset when I could print documents but was unable to receive scans from it. Technical support from FX got me to this point but it seems that something is still amiss. Do you have any suggests about setting ports on the printer or router?

Generally attributed to:

a) scanner software not installed or

b) folder permissions,

depending on whether you're trying to scan using PC software or the Scan to PC option from printer itself.....

Wellingtondave

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#3010919 16-Dec-2022 15:55

If this was related to personal network setups (UPNP being on in the router), please consider using a service to scan your network externally such as;

Shields-Up! from GRC / Steve Gibson, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ShieldsUP

There's a specific UPNP test and fairly generic port scanner test. This must be run from within the network you want the test to be on, as in you cannot scan other networks from it.

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