Bitdefender blocks printers - what to do?
If your printer is blocked by Bitdefender, you must set up an exception for the device. In our instructions we show you the individual steps.
Bitdefender blocks printer - configure firewall
- Start Bitdefender and open the settings.
- Select the "Firewall" here and switch to the "Advanced" tab.
- Under the firewall rules you will now find the "adapter rules".
- Here you can add a new "zone". Your printer is automatically offered for selection.
- Then give the printer permission and save the new zone.
- The printer is no longer blocked by Bitdefender.
Quick help: turn off the Bitdefender firewall
- In some cases, the printer may still be blocked. In this case, you can deactivate the firewall for printing or permanently. The Windows firewall also protects you.
- The firewall can be deactivated differently depending on the Bitdefender version. With older versions you can switch off the firewall directly on the start screen. In newer versions, as in the instructions above, you first have to switch to the settings.