When using a wireless printer, you may face restrictions from the Avast antivirus software. This may raise a concern about whether to change the printer or uninstall Avast from your system. To protect your wireless printers from being restricted while running the Avast software on your device, read this article.

Why Avast Will Block Your Wireless Printer?

Avast is an antivirus program that protects your system from threats. It blocks web pages, applications, and programs detected as malicious to the device. Most programs and apps that are on the wireless connection often come with threats to the system. In a bid for Avast to protect your system from malicious content, it will block your wireless printer from functioning because it has been detected as a threat to your device. This can be handled by adding a rule on your Avast setting to determine how it will treat new programs on your device.

How To Stop Avast From Blocking Your Wireless Printer?

  1. Open the Avast app on your device.
  2. On the left side of the app, click on the three lines in the top left corner of the screen and select “Add program.”
  3. Type “wireless printer” into the text field and click on Add.
  4. Click on OK to add your printer to Avast’s list of recognized printers.
  5. To use your printer, open the Avast app and follow these simple steps: a) Click on one of the blue printers in the list and select “Print.” b) If you have a wireless network, you will be able to print using just your network connection; if you don’t have a wireless network, you will need to connect to your local cable or DSL service in order to print. c) If you are printing from a computer or other device that is not connected to a local network, please see our instructions for printing from a computer or other device that is not connected to a local network for more detailed instructions.

Step Two:  Click on the “Scan Now” button on the main toolbar and allow Avast to scan your computer for any malicious files or programs. Step Three:  If Avast finds any malicious files or programs, it will display a warning message and offer you a choice of either deleting the file or disabling it. Avast is a free antivirus program that can be used to scan your computer for any malicious files or programs. If Avast finds any, it will display a warning message and offer you a choice of either deleting the file or disabling it. ..

Step Two: After a full scan, locate the “Protection” tab on the dialog box and select the “Firewall” option. After a full scan, you will find the “Protection” tab on the dialog box. From here, you can select the “Firewall” option to enable protection against malicious software. ..

  1. Open the Windows Firewall.
  2. Click on the icon in the right-hand corner of the screen that looks like a shield with an S on it (it’s usually in the bottom-left corner).
  3. Select “Firewall Rules.”
  4. In the “New Rule” window, type “WirelessPrinter” in the “Name” field and click on the “Add” button.
  5. In the “Action” field, select “Allow.”
  6. Click on the “OK” button to add this rule to your firewall and close the window. ..

In the Add new rules dialog box, click on the “Rules” tab. In the Rules tab, click on the “Add a rule” button. In the Add a rule dialog box, enter the following information:

  • Name: My Rule
  • Type: String
  • Value: “My Rule”
  • Description: This is a string that will be used to identify this rule. It should be unique and easy to remember.

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Step Eight: Click on the firewall settings that you want to change. Step Nine: Click on the advanced settings. Step Ten: Click on the security options.

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Step Eight: Click on “Apply Changes” to save the changes you made. ..

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Once the setup has been completed, close the page and restart your computer.

After applying these steps and you still encounter the issue, you may have to turn off the Avast program before printing or connecting the printer to your device with a cable.

If you are using the Avast antivirus software on your device, receiving a restriction prompt from the software is one of the things you will experience not just when you are using your wireless printers but other applications that may appear as a threat to your device. The restriction can be removed by following these steps:

  1. Copy the IP address of the printer to your computer.

  2. Add the new rule to Avast software on your device.

  3. Remove the restriction prompt from Avast antivirus software on your device.

  4. I have a wireless printer that is not printing my documents. What could be the cause?

If you are having difficulty printing, please check the notification bar on your device for a prompt to print.

If you have an Avast app installed on your device, it may be necessary to uninstall it in order to have your printer work.

To print wirelessly from your device, you will need to add a new rule to your Avast app. This rule will allow the wireless printer on your device to function effectively. If you experience any difficulty after applying the steps, you can contact Avast customer service for assistance. ..

Some wireless printers that are compatible with the Avast antivirus program are the Canon Pixma MG5420 and the HP Officejet Pro 8600. ..

There is no specific printer model that is causing this issue. Follow the steps to sort it out.