Canon PIXMA MX870 - Manual (Page 1112)

Advanced Guide > About Network Communication > Troubleshooting > Cannot Access to the Card Slot Because of
Some Security Settings on the Computer
Cannot Access to the Card Slot Because of Some Security
Settings on the Computer
Check 1: Make sure that Read/write attribute in Device settings is set to
Writable from LAN PC.
Changing the Machine Settings on the LCD
Check 2: Make sure that the memory card is inserted in the Card Slot.
Check 3: To share the printer's Card Slot with multiple computers over a
network, set Set memory card sharing in Device settings to Enable.
Changing the Machine Settings on the LCD
Check 4: Disable the Windows Firewall function, or open port 137:139
to allow communication with the machine following the procedure
below.
For information on other security software, refer to its instruction manual or manufacturer.
Important
If you disabled the firewall function, disconnect your network from the Internet. You can do this
by configuring your access point or router not to connect to the Internet or WAN.
To disable the Windows Firewall:
If you are using Windows 7:
1. Click Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Windows Firewall.
2. Click Turn Windows Firewall on or off.
3. Select Turn off Windows Firewall.
If you are using any operation system other than Windows 7:
1. Click Start > Control Panel > Security > Windows Firewall > Change
settings.
In Windows XP, click Start > Control Panel > Security Center > Windows Firewall.
2. Select Off and click OK.
To open port 137:139:
If you are using Windows 7:
1. Click Start > Control Panel > System and Security > Windows Firewall.
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