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Problem: Ever since the recent software update to the Canon printer drivers (from Apple through Software Update), I started getting this annoying dialogue window whenever I tried to print something. It asked if I wanted to deny or allow incoming connections to my computer. Or something along those lines. I went through everything I could think of in System Preferences. Even Canon's Support site and troubleshooting guide. Nothing! How to stop this annoyance??!!
Solution: I turned off my firewall in System Preferences>Security.
There is a warning with this solution. According to the wise advise in the http://www.mac-forums.com/forums/switcher-hangout/209182-official-antivirus-malware-firewall-faq.html, you want your firewall turned ON when you're on a public network such as at the coffee shop, library, etc. I have WAP2 security on my home network and all connections require that password, so I felt secure enough to turn my firewall off.
I wish there was a simpler way to tell my Mac to allow connections from that specific device, but I haven't been able to find one. So, I hope this helps others who experienced this annoyance. And maybe it will inspire a better solution from someone else.
Solution: I turned off my firewall in System Preferences>Security.
There is a warning with this solution. According to the wise advise in the http://www.mac-forums.com/forums/switcher-hangout/209182-official-antivirus-malware-firewall-faq.html, you want your firewall turned ON when you're on a public network such as at the coffee shop, library, etc. I have WAP2 security on my home network and all connections require that password, so I felt secure enough to turn my firewall off.
I wish there was a simpler way to tell my Mac to allow connections from that specific device, but I haven't been able to find one. So, I hope this helps others who experienced this annoyance. And maybe it will inspire a better solution from someone else.