network printer shows offline

Anonymous
2009-08-21T20:06:51+00:00

In windows vista my cable network printer shows offline now. Everything else is fine i can still go onto the internet etc. ??

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Anonymous
2010-03-23T04:23:01+00:00

right click on (Network)Printer , choose Properties , go to Ports tab, choose Configure Port , then un-check SNMP Status Enable option,

I had same problem and this solution solved for me, hope this will help for u.

tks,

TZ

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  1. Anonymous
    2012-03-20T13:12:16+00:00

    Best Answer

    It resolved my issue instantly

    Thanks & Regards

    Nitin

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  2. Anonymous
    2012-01-24T16:45:23+00:00

    Disabling SNMP will not make you any more vulnerable to a virus, SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) is used to monitor or manage data from devices on your network.

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  3. Anonymous
    2012-01-05T05:42:00+00:00

    hi TZin007 your suggestion helped me a lot thanks...

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  4. Anonymous
    2011-11-01T11:42:06+00:00

    Yes,

    This worked out. But is it the proper way? I worried that there should not be any virus attacks.

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