| · Help: How to open the port in Windows Firewall for printing from Metra POS Software? |
If you get an error message (like the one shown on the picture bellow) in Metra POS Software when making a procedure that involves printing a document (invoice, delivery note, etc.), or you are installing Metra POS Software on a new computer with installed printer, that will be used to print POS documents.
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Operating System: Windows XP | Windows 7
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Go to Control Panel and run "Windows Firewall".
In the "Exceptions" tab add port "6779" or see the list of other Ports required for Metra Software operation.
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Go to Control Panel and run "Windows Firewall".
Click on the "Advanced settings".
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Select "Inbound Rules" and...
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... click on the on the "Action" and "New Rule...".
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In the "New Inbound Rule Wizard" opens, select "Port".
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When the "New Inbound Rule Wizard" window opens select "Port" and click "Next >".
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Select "TCP" protocol, type-in specific port number and click "Next >".
NOTE: You can type-in multiple ports. This example shows two ports: 6778 for Metra Info Client application and 6779 for Metra POS Software. See also the list of other Ports required for Metra Software operation.
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Check all options (profiles) and click "Next >".
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Type-in new rule's name and description and click "Next >".
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New rule is successfully created.
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