network printer shows offline

On my one printer (Canon), the "configure port" is grayed out.  On my other (Brother) clicking "configure port" gives and error message. 

However, disabling the windows firewall works for both printers.

No if I could just stop windows from bugging me to turn my firewall back on...

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

Try doing this. Go to the server (the computer to which the printer is physically attached). Press start button. Type 'services'.

A services window shall open. In that, select the service called 'print spooler'. Right click it and press 'stop'. Then press 'start'.

Now select that network printer from your computer [the computer from which you want to print] from 'Network'. Select the server. Double click it. Select the  printer on it. Right click on it and select 'connect'

Then give your print command as usual.

Thank you Sriharsha, this was spot on and worked :)

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

hello, when i press configure port it pop out an error occur during port configuration. this operation is not supported. HOW??

Thanks brother,

Your solution was perfect. You saved me a great deal. You keep up the good work and trust you will keep getting most of this kudos.

Regards