FULL PRODUCT VERSION :
java version " 1.7.0_07 "
Java(TM) SE Runtime Environment (build 1.7.0_07-b11)
Java HotSpot(TM) 64-Bit Server VM (build 23.3-b01, mixed mode)

ADDITIONAL OS VERSION INFORMATION :
Windows 7 Enterprise SP1,
Windows XP Professional SP3,
Mac OSX 10.8.2


A DESCRIPTION OF THE PROBLEM :
Signed java applet that accesses client printer list. Applet is called via JavaScript therefore acting as an Unsigned applet. Security Warning message dialog is triggered with the below text.

 " The applet has requested access to the printer. Do you want to allow this action?

Name: MyAppletName

Check-box: Always allow this applet to access the printer "

PrinterJob.lookupPrintServices(); was found to be populated when the check-box in the dialog was NOT checked. However when the check-box IS checked the object is not populated with the local printers.

REGRESSION. Last worked in version 7

STEPS TO FOLLOW TO REPRODUCE THE PROBLEM :
Note: This site demonstrates the same behavior as the original problem, however is not the exact implementation.

Fail:
1) go to http://wordle.net
2) Click on one of the examples
3) Applet loads
4) Click the Print... button below the graphic
5) Security warning appears (expected)
6) Check the check-box " Always allow " && Hit " OK "
7) Repeat step 6 for each security dialog that appears.
Result = Printer dialog is never shown

Pass:
1) go to http://wordle.net
2) Click on one of the examples
3) Applet loads
4) Click the Print... button below the graphic
5) Security warning appears (expected)
6) DO NOT Check the check-box " Always allow " && Hit " OK "
7) Repeat step 6 for each security dialog that appears.
Result = Printer dialog appears
 


EXPECTED VERSUS ACTUAL BEHAVIOR :
EXPECTED -
Fail Scenario: Print dialog is expected to be shown.
ACTUAL -
Fail Scenario: Print dialog is never shown

REPRODUCIBILITY :
This bug can be reproduced always.

---------- BEGIN SOURCE ----------
// Variable Result by Checking && Not Checking The Security Dialog //Checkbox

javax.print.PrintService ps[] = PrinterJob.lookupPrintServices();

JOptionPane.showMessageDialog(null, ps[0].toString());


---------- END SOURCE ----------

CUSTOMER SUBMITTED WORKAROUND :
Clicking " OK " && NOT checking the check-box will allow the application to behave as expected.