Q174592: Err Msg: This Printer Cannot Be Installed Now…

Article: Q174592
Product(s): Microsoft Windows 95.x Retail Product
Version(s): WINDOWS:95
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): kbenv kbprint win95
Last Modified: 07-SEP-2001

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows 95 
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SYMPTOMS
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When you attempt to install a Hewlett-Packard LaserJet 5si network printer by
connecting directly to the network share, you may receive the following error
message:

  This printer cannot be installed now because its driver <driver name>
  could not be loaded. The driver or the INF file may be damaged. Restart
  Windows, and then try again.

CAUSE
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The printer driver for the Hewlett-Packard LaserJet 5si does not support Point
and Print.

RESOLUTION
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Contact Hewlett-Packard for information concerning a possible driver upgrade.


STATUS
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Microsoft is researching this problem and will post new information here in the
Microsoft Knowledge Base as it becomes available.

Additional query words: hp

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Keywords          : kbenv kbprint win95 
Technology        : kbWin95search kbZNotKeyword3
Version           : WINDOWS:95

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