On a server with Windows Server 2008 R2 in Print Management, I added a network printer to be shared with workstations. After installing, the installer said the driver installed successfully, but the printer did not; it had an error code: 0x000006d9. I found a forum with a post suggesting that the firewall needs to be turned on.
I turned on Windows Firewall from services.msc, and I was then able to install the printer and share it. What I don't understand is why the firewall needs to be on just to share a printer. Why can't I keep the firewall offand share a printer?
I understand that running the "Print Server" service creates a firewall exception for file and printer sharing; but if the firewall is off, common sense would suggest that no such exception is necessary. I should be able to share a printer with no problems. I can sharefiles just fine without the firewall enabled, why can't I share printers?