[ale] Print Server Owned?

[Stephen R. Blevins]

Anyone ever hear of a print server being "owned."  I do *not* have that 
problem but I am seeking ways to prevent it from happening, if it is 
indeed possible.

I have an HP 7310 All-In-One printer, that has an Ethernet connection, 
suggesting that it can be connected directly to my home LAN and will 
serve all systems on that LAN.  The printer is currently USB-connected 
to a Linux Ubuntu 10.4 system (I'll be upgrading to the next Mint LTS 
release when it comes out).  We have a Netgear N750 Wireless Dual Band 
Gigabit ADSL Modem Router Model DGND4000 Premium Edition, which I don't 
believe has a firewall of its own.

I am  hesitant to directly connect the printer to the LAN, but I am open 
to suggestions.

Questions, or clarifications?  Feel free to ask.
-- 
Stephen R. Blevins
stephen.r.blevins at gmail.com