Windows 10: My brothers printer claims the firewall from my desktop and printer are not communicating...

I have a brothers printer MFC-J895DW and I want to scan an item and it states that if scanning is unsuccessful try changing the security function firewall settings to allow this machine and the selected PC to communicate correctly. What I tried I can't figure it out. any help would be appreciated.

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Brother printer not allowed through firewall

After a tech support call with Brother it was determined that the firewall is blocking the printer communication. I have had it USB wired and now wireless with the same issue. I know I can allow an app or feature through windows defender firewall but the
printer is not listed. Can anyone help me with this?

 

Brother Printer exists & works, but won't "Install" - Why?

Check whether I understood you well.
First try: Add new printer, Windows finds printer and loads its own drivers/programme automatically. It wprks but not with the Brother drivers.
Second try: Brother package: failed
I suggest a third try: Add new printer; the printer that I wanted is not listed; continue and see of your model is listed. in the list of printers.
I had difficulties with setting up another Brother printer, and the third try solved it.

 

Can't share printer—getting error message

Step 1: Go to store.
Step 2: Buy a less shitty printer.
Step 3: Pick up some beer while you are there.
Step 4: Enjoy both your new printer and your beer.

In all seriousness, I have had more issues with Lexmark printers and their shitty drivers then any other manufacturer, HP is a close second though.

However, if you don't want to get a new printer*Laugh :laugh:, and I can understand that, when my Lexmark was giving me the same troubles in Win7(and Vista) I had to make sure the Windows firewall was ON and the firewall service was enabled and running. After I shared it I could re-disable the firewall and firewall services.