2 identical printers on 1 laptop

Hi All,
I am currently working with a user that would like to install 2 identical printers on the same laptop. The printer model in question is the HP LaserJet Pro p1102w. The idea is that the user will have a printer available in their vehicle when they travel (which is part of the job), and another in their home that they can use when they get home/before they leave.
The issue I have run into however, is that when I attempt to install the second printer, the drivers are not detected. The original printer we have zero issues with (as far as drivers, installation, etc.) and continues to print just fine when reconnected. When starting the installation I select "Add another printer" as opposed to the other options (Repair, Uninstall) because it seemed like the most logical choice.
Because the drivers cannot be found, the printer appears in "Devices and Printers" as unspecified. This also prevents the installation from finishing. I have tried connecting the 2nd printer to a different USB port also. When connected, the printer makes the proper "device connecting" audible, but the driver installation pop up never happens.
So my main question is: Is this an issue because I'm trying to install 2 of the same printer model on the same laptop? I feel like that is the reason that the driver install is failing out.
Any help on this would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks,
Steve

Hello stevie-d,
Welcome to the HP Support Forums!
To my knowledge, there is not specific issue with having two of the same printer installed on the same computer, I've done it a couple times. Since the first printer has been installed with the original software, the second wouldn't need to have the same software installed.
You could try going to Devices and Printers, deleting the 2nd printer, and then clicking Add a Printer. Go through the steps and try adding the printer this way, I've had the best luck this way.
Hope this helps,
JERENDS
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