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Make printer available for all networks?

We have a Cisco ASA 5510 with some 2960 switches..

We have a few networks and separate v-lans for each network.

We have a printer that is kind of for general use for everyone, how do I allow everyone to have this printer?

Are there certain steps I can do on the command line or preferably the GUI?

Carlisle_Agent

What is the model of the printer? If it has a ethernet port on it, you can hook that up and hold the feed button (or whatever the button is to get the network info), then add printer to each computer by IP address. Download the drivers for the device and they should all work.

Pancake_Effect

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I actually tried that already, it does have a Ethernet port. I set a static IP on the printer *for example* at 192.168.0.1. However when I grab a laptop, and make a local port using TCP/IP that's using for example an IP of 192.168.20.1, it states it cannot find the device. However if I'm on the 192.168.0.1 it does find it. I'm guessing the firewall is blocking communication between the two networks...which it should. But I know there's a way to make a exception just for a single IP such as a printer. I had a networker do it in the past for us. I know enough just to be dangerous in terms of networking. So I like to have steps before I do anything.

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Carlisle_Agent

If you already set up a IP for that printer, and you are sure the 192.168.0.1 works well for you, try going to the Control Panel-Windows Firewall-Change Settings-Exceptions-Add Port-Change scope and add a custom list. Enter the IP.

Pancake_Effect

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Thanks, we already have a print server role, but that v-lan idea mgiht work, thanks!