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Yes, you can create your own blacklist. But it could be far easier to use your firewall application to control data flow. Also, some maleware can change your Hosts file.You can always try visiting Windows\System32\drivers\etc and locate this Host file and put in this blocking method.
Example on how to use Norton Security's firewall to block traffic for specific applications:
Click on the Norton Security icon to bring up the main window. Click on Settings found at the top right of that window. Click on Firewall in the list. Click on Program Control. The list generated are all the applications you have installed that want access to the internet. You can Allow, Block, or Customize access for each item in the list. The trick is to block the application(s) in the list that do the phoning home for updates to your printer's firmware/software.