"Specified Printer Cannot Be Installed" Error Message Appears When Installing USB Epson Color Stylus 740 (312481)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition
  • Microsoft Windows 98

This article was previously published under Q312481
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SYMPTOMS

When you attempt to install an Epson Stylus 740 printer, you may receive an error message similar to the following:
The specified printer cannot be installed.
This problem can occur in the following situation:
  • You connect the Epson printer to the Universal Serial Bus (USB) port on the computer. -and-

  • You run the Setup.exe command from the Epson compact disc or you attempt to install printer drivers other than those that are on the Epson compact disc.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this problem, install the Epson Stylus 740 printer drivers from the Epson compact disc and use the procedure that is provided by Epson at the following Web site: Microsoft provides third-party contact information to help you find technical support. This contact information may change without notice. Microsoft does not guarantee the accuracy of this third-party contact information.

Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:12/20/2004
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