Err Msg: This Printer Cannot Be Installed Now... (174592)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows 95

This article was previously published under Q174592

SYMPTOMS

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

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

RESOLUTION

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

STATUS

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

Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:9/7/2001
Keywords:kbenv kbprint KB174592