Installing Espon printer drivers

I am running OSX 10.4.8 on an 800hz iMac.
Recently bought an Epson D78 printer but when I try to load the driver it freezes with 12 items to install. I have downloaded a new driver from the Epson web site - but this also stops at 12 items to istall. I then downloaded a driver for a different Epson printer and this driver stopped intalling with 1 item left to load. I have repaired permissions.
Any one got any idea what I can do to get this working?

Hi Klaus1;
After 15 years of faithful service my old Epson printer bit the dust so I replaced it with a R800. The printer drivers in OS X did not work correctly with the new printer so I tried the ones on the CD that came with the printer. I was still having problems with the printer.
I finally had to go to the Epson site and download drivers from there before my printer started working correctly.
My suggestion is go to the Epson site and get the latest and greatest drivers for your printer from there.
Allan

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Besides, nobody talked about this issue yet. I was also playing with the port choices in "Add printer" step; changing from default LPT1 to USB001 with the same negative results.
I don't know what I'm doing wrong. I was very hopeful after reading positive "case closed" notes there.
Can anyone help me here, maybe by making the necessary files available for download? I'm willing to pay for such assistance or make a donation, if necessary. Seriously. Judging by the large number of views of the original
thread, one could assume that there is a potential demand for such service. It would be more human to pay few bucks for a few driver files than $900 for the whole Windows Server 2003 x64 CD, no? Can Microsoft accomodate me/us, please? :)
Andrew*
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http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_7-hardware/windows-7-x64-cant-readinstall-any-printer-drivers/4e7d06e1-33a5-4597-be70-4fdc087a63a7?msgId=9a045994-0d31-4d40-b17d-dba372393ee4

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; List of supported printers, manufacturers
[Version]
Signature="$Windows NT$"
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Class=Printer
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[ClassInstall32.NT]
AddReg=printer_class_addreg
[printer_class_addreg]
HKR,,,,%PrinterClassName%
HKR,,Icon,,"-4"
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HKR,,NoDisplayClass,,1
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Wife's Computer Keeps Periodically Rebooting Plus Can't Install HP Print Drivers

OS Version: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium, Service Pack 1, 64 bit
Processor: AMD A8-3820 APU with Radeon(tm) HD Graphics, AMD64 Family 18 Model 1 Stepping 0
Processor Count: 4
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Graphics Card: AMD Radeon HD 6550D, 256 Mb
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Source:        Microsoft-Windows-HAL
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Keywords:      (1)
User:          N/A
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User:          N/A
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Hi Doc,
Yes you need to do a firmware driver update.
Here is the KB article regarding Event ID 12:
How to troubleshoot Event ID 12 with source Microsoft-Windows-HAL
Follow the user action part.
You may follow the article below to check the update driver:
Update a driver for hardware that isn't working properly
For Event ID 7034, check:
Event ID 7034: Service Terminated
Another thing is please check Windows Update settings, make sure you have Windows stay up-to-date.
Besides, for customer support, please ask in the forum below:
http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_7?tab=Threads
Best regards
Michael Shao
TechNet Community Support

How can I install these printer drivers?

I have a Brother HL-2220, which doesn't appear in any packages in the AUR (I already have CUPS and hplip installed, and the printer isn't yet recognized with cupsd running). Its drivers are available here, in both rpm and deb format. How can I install them?

Read this on how to extract a deb file:
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Cannot install full printer drivers

Hey!
I'm having an issue with my printer. When I run the HP Print & Scan Doctor, it is saying that I need to install the update to have the full installation set-up. However, when I go to the HP Support page for the drivers, I keep getting this message.
Not FoundThe requested URL /pub/softlib/software12/COL32503/mp-109779-2/PS_AIO_07_D110_140_408-4.exe was not found on this server.
How can I get this file so that I can stop getting this messages? I've reinstalled the WIndows 8 drivers using the default system, but I still keep getting the request to install the full version.

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HP Deskjet 3920 advanced printer drivers will not install on my laptop

I can't share HP Deskjet 3920 with Win 7 64 bit cause can't install advanced printer drivers for x64 on Win XP, error message like: "need some drivers from Windows XP CD-ROM" - and can't find it there (need for sRGB.ICM file).
If I manually point this file, the install process loops endlessly.
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Hi Yaugen,
Try these instructions. The main task is to get Windows XP and Win7 to share resources.
Step one: Windows 7 Homegroup must be setup
Printer sharing must be setup in the Homegroup settings, if one of the computers in the network is using Windows 7.
1. Click Start
2. Click Control Panel
3. In the upper right corner ensure that View by has Large icons or Small icons selected.
4. Click Network and Sharing Center.
5. Click Choose homegroup and sharing options
6. If the Homegroup is not setup, you need to set up your homegroup before continuing.
Step two: Set the Workgroup on each computer
Each computer on the network must be set to the same Workgroup. The workgroup name needs to be changed from the default to a new name.
Windows XP:
1. Click Start.
2. Right click Computer and then left click Properties.
3. The default Workgroup is WORKGROUP.
4. The name of the Workgroup should be changed from the default.
5. In System Properties, click the Computer Name tab.
6. Click the Change button.
7. Enter the Workgroup name that is used by your entire network. If you are changing the Workgroup name, use the same name used in Windows 7.
8. Click OK.
9. You must restart your computer for the change to take effect.
Windows 7:
1. Click Start.
2. Right click Computer and then left click Properties.
3. The Workgroup is listed in System Properties.
4. The default Workgroup is WORKGROUP.
5. The name of the Workgroup should be changed from the default.
6. Change your Workgroup in Windows 7 by clicking Change settings.
7. Click the Change button.
8. Enter a new Workgroup name that will be used by your entire network.
9. Click OK.
10. You must restart your computer for the change to take effect.
Step three: Setup a share account on each computer in the network
Create a common share account on each of the computers, including the computer that is sharing the printer to the rest of the network. This share account must have the same name and password on each computer.
If you decide to use an existing account that appears on each computer all ready, this existing account must be password protected. If you do not want to password protect your default login, create a new share login as described in the following steps.
Windows XP
1. Click Start
2. Click Control Panel
3. Click User Accounts
4. Click Create a new account.
5. Enter the same user account name created as the share account on the Windows 7 computer.
6. Click Next.
7. Under “Pick an account type”, select ‘Computer Administrator’.
Note: In Windows XP you must select Computer Administrator in order setup a printer.
8. After you new account is created, select it under ‘pick an account to change’.
9. Click Create a password
10. Enter the same password used when creating the share account on the Windows 7 computer, following the directions on the screen.
11. Click Create Password button.
12. Log off your current user account and log into the new share account to activate it.
13. Once the computer is ready after logging into the share account, you can log off the share account and back into your regular user account.
Windows 7
1. Click Start
2. Click Control Panel
3. In the upper right corner ensure that View by has Large icons or Small icons selected.
4. Click User Accounts
5. Click Manage another account
6. Click Create a new account
7. Select Standard User
Note: The account created should be created with the lowest security setting necessary. Creating the share account as an administrator is discouraged.
8. Enter a new user account name. Use a name that is easy to remember as the account used for sharing resources across your network. For example: ‘ShareAccount’
9. After your new account is created, select it under “Choose the account you would like to change”.
10. Click Create a Password
11. Enter a new password, following the directions on the screen.
12. Click Create Password button.
13. Close any remaining opened windows, making a note of the new account name and password as you will need to create identical accounts and passwords on the other computers on your network.
14. Log off your current user account and log into the new share account to activate it.
15. Once the computer is ready after logging into the share account, you can log off the share account and back into your regular user account.
Step Four: Share the printer to the network
The computer that has the printer attached and installed by USB must have the printer shared to the network.
Windows XP
1. Open the printers and faxes folder in Windows XP.
Note: A hand symbol under the icon for the printer indicates it is already shared to the network.
2. Right click on the printer to be shared to the network.
3. Left click on Sharing.
4. Click “If you understand the security risks but want to share printers without running the wizard, click here”.
5. Select “Just enable printer sharing”.
6. Click OK.
7. Select “Share this printer”.
8. If the Share name is acceptable, click OK.
9. If you want to change the Share name, enter a new name. Click OK.
Note: If the Share name entered is longer than 8 characters, you will get a warning that the printer will not be accessible from MS-Dos computers.
Step five: Install the appropriate software for your printer
Install the printer software on the other computers on the network that will need to access the shared printer. Install the correct driver for the printer model for each computer on the network. Not all printers will need to have a driver installed, only newer printers.
1. Check for available drivers – visit the HP website and download available drivers.
Note: Even if you have an install CD for your older HP product, there may be an updated driver for your printer.
2. Launch the driver setup by double-clicking on the downloaded driver.
3. If the driver install process requires you to attach the printer USB cable to continue, click cancel instead. This will roll back the install, but it will leave the driver files installed.
4. Select the USB connection type. Look for the checkbox labeled “Connect later – Do not connect to the printer now. I will connect it later”.
Note: You might have to select USB connection type before the checkbox is visible.
5. Complete the install without attaching the USB cable.
6. After the software is installed, delete any icons created on the desktop. They will not be linked to the shared printer and will only result in errors if used.
Step six: Install the shared printer.
Note: Computers that are not sharing a resource to the network may not show up by name when viewing the entire network.
Windows 7
1. Click Start.
2. Click on Computer.
3. In the lower left pane, click on Network.
4. Double click on the computer that is sharing the printer.
5. Enter the name of your share account as the “User name”.
6. Enter the same password created for the share account.
7. Check the box labeled Remember my credentials.
8. Click OK.
9. Right click on the printer, left click Open.
10. Windows will find the previously loaded driver for the printer and complete the install.
I was an HP employee.
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Printer CD will not install software and drivers

Laptop: Acer Aspire 3690 series
Model: BL50
OS: Windows Vista SP2 Home Basic (32 bit)
Printer: HP Desktop F4100 series
*To my knowledge both laptop and printer are old models, with the laptop being as old as 7 years.
Short Story: After formatting my laptop and reinstalling the OS, the CD won't install the drivers from the disc so the printer would work correctly on my computer. It always results in an error.
Long Story: My Windows Vista laptop had an issue. There was a problem with the OS that kept mysteriously eating up space of the computer hard drive. It was so bad that the computer kept reporting it had 0 bytes of free space left on the hard drive. I always had to find free up space somehow because the printer won't print without free space. I couldn't even use my superiorly better computer because the printer only works with Windows 2000, XP and Vista, it doesn't work with Windows 7 (I tried). One day I decided I had enough of it and reinstalled the OS of the laptop. I used DriverMax and exported all of the drivers from my laptop to my flash drive since I don't remember my laptop coming with a driver disc. Everything went smooth and my laptop was operating like new except for one issue: No matter how many times I tried, I could not install the printer drivers from the printer disc onto the computer.
When the disc is installing the drivers and software, this would show:
and then this error:
I wasn't sure if I there was a model number on the printer or not but here is a photo of it:
Getting help from the HP Support forum seems to be my only option so hopefully I can find a solution here. Thank you to anyone in advance who can help me resolve this I would really like to get this fix as I not too long ago bought several cartridges for this printer to last a while, and there's not much money to buy a printer OR another computer.
This question was solved.
View Solution.

Greg-HP
Welcome to the HP Community Forum.
The printer software for your OS may be available for download from the printer's Support pages.
Install Full Feature Software – Printer
Should it be available, be sure you do save a copy of the software, the manuals, and whatever else you find that you find of interest. One never knows when these vintage items might disappear. Smiling.
Click the Kudos Thumbs-Up to show you appreciate the help.
Click Accept as Solution when the Answer provides a Fix or Workaround!
I am pleased to provide assistance on behalf of HP. I do not work for HP.
Kind Regards,
Dragon-Fur

HP Print Drivers Upate 2.2 install won't complete

After upgrading to Snow Leopard I replaced my existing HP printer with a Photosmart Plus model and installed the HP software and drivers which are certified for Snow Leopard.
Shortly after that an update showed up for my machine called "HP Printer Drivers Update" version 2.2 with a size of 4.8MB. I have installed the package and it completes the second pass verification check confirming that it has installed correctly. However it keeps showing up again over and over as requiring installation. I cannot get the install to complete so that it no longer shows up as new software. When this started I was running 10.6.1 and the install of 10.6.2 has not corrected the problem.
I'm hoping someone can help solve this as I'm pulling my hair out and cannot find a solution.
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Here are the log results. I've cut out all the repeating printer check lines in the middle.
Nov 10 17:02:47 dharma-imac Software Update[3705]: JS: 10.6.2
Nov 10 17:02:49 dharma-imac Software Update[3705]: JS: Firmware is up to date.
Nov 10 17:02:49: --- last message repeated 1 time ---
Nov 10 17:02:49 dharma-imac Software Update[3705]: JS: 10.6.2
Nov 10 17:02:51 dharma-imac Software Update[3705]: JS: model = iMac9,1
Nov 10 17:02:51 dharma-imac Software Update[3705]: JS: Connected printer: MANUFACTURER:HP;MODEL:Photosmart Plus B209a-m
Nov 10 17:02:52 dharma-imac Software Update[3705]: JS: Printer HP_CHorse does not require an update.
Nov 10 17:02:52 dharma-imac Software Update[3705]: JS: Connected printer: MANUFACTURER:HP;MODEL:Photosmart Plus B209a-m
Nov 10 17:02:52 dharma-imac Software Update[3705]: JS: Printer HP_CHorseI does not require an update.
Nov 10 17:02:52 dharma-imac Software Update[3705]: JS: Connected printer: MANUFACTURER:HP;MODEL:Photosmart Plus B209a-m
<snip>
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Nov 10 17:03:18 dharma-imac Software Update[3705]: JS: Connected printer: MANUFACTURER:HP;MODEL:Photosmart Plus B209a-m
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Nov 10 17:03:18 dharma-imac installd[3711]: PackageKit: Skipping component "com.hp.hpio.SmartX64" (3.1.1-3.1.1-500000-*) because the version 3.1.2-3.1.2-- is already installed.
Nov 10 17:03:18 dharma-imac installd[3711]: PackageKit: Extracting /Library/Updates/061-7247/HP_SmartX.pkg (destination=/var/folders/zz/zzzivhrRnAmviuee+++++++++/-Tmp-/PKInstallSandbox-tmp/Root, uid=0)
Nov 10 17:03:19 dharma-imac installd[3711]: PackageKit: Executing script "./preinstall" in /private/tmp/PKInstallSandbox.9OQYNx/Scripts/com.apple.pkg.HP_SmartX.OZEvyZ
Nov 10 17:03:19 dharma-imac _spotlight[3714]: Running Install Scripts . . .
Nov 10 17:03:19 dharma-imac _spotlight[3716]: 0 Install Scripts run.
Nov 10 17:03:19 dharma-imac installd[3711]: PackageKit: Shoving /var/folders/zz/zzzivhrRnAmviuee+++++++++/-Tmp-/PKInstallSandbox-tmp/Root (1 items) to /
Nov 10 17:03:19 dharma-imac installd[3711]: PackageKit: Executing script "./postinstall" in /private/tmp/PKInstallSandbox.9OQYNx/Scripts/com.apple.pkg.HP_SmartX.OZEvyZ
Nov 10 17:03:19 dharma-imac _spotlight[3720]: Running Install Scripts . . .
Nov 10 17:03:19 dharma-imac _spotlight[3722]: 0 Install Scripts run.
Nov 10 17:03:19 dharma-imac installd[3711]: PackageKit: Executing script "./postinstall" in /private/tmp/PKInstallSandbox.9OQYNx/Scripts/com.apple.pkg.MakeQueuesScript.fWj tcB
Nov 10 17:03:21 dharma-imac installd[3711]: ./postinstall: 2009-11-10 17:03:21.278 makequeues[3724:903] HPPhotosmartPlus: Checking for updates...
Nov 10 17:03:21 dharma-imac installd[3711]: ./postinstall: 2009-11-10 17:03:21.280 makequeues[3724:903] Device URI is usb://HP/Photosmart%20Plus%20B209a-m?serial=MY95M1849G05CS
Nov 10 17:03:21 dharma-imac installd[3711]: ./postinstall: 2009-11-10 17:03:21.320 makequeues[3724:903] NickName is HP Photosmart Plus B209a-m
Nov 10 17:03:21 dharma-imac installd[3711]: ./postinstall: 2009-11-10 17:03:21.320 makequeues[3724:903] PCFileName is unused.ppd
Nov 10 17:03:21 dharma-imac installd[3711]: ./postinstall: 2009-11-10 17:03:21.321 makequeues[3724:903] FileVersion is 2.1.1
Nov 10 17:03:24 dharma-imac installd[3711]: ./postinstall: 2009-11-10 17:03:24.540 makequeues[3724:903] Found 1 drivers that match
Nov 10 17:03:24 dharma-imac installd[3711]: ./postinstall: 2009-11-10 17:03:24.608 makequeues[3724:903] Match 1: NickName is HP Photosmart Plus B209a-m
Nov 10 17:03:24 dharma-imac installd[3711]: ./postinstall: 2009-11-10 17:03:24.608 makequeues[3724:903] Match 1: PCFileName is unused.ppd
Nov 10 17:03:24 dharma-imac installd[3711]: ./postinstall: 2009-11-10 17:03:24.608 makequeues[3724:903] Match 1: FileVersion is 2.1.1
Nov 10 17:03:24 dharma-imac installd[3711]: Installed "HP Printer Drivers Update" (2.2)
Nov 10 17:03:24 dharma-imac installd[3711]: PackageKit: ----- End install -----

Installing additional 32bit printer drivers on Windows Server 2008R2

Hi,
I'm trying to add additional printer drivers (32bit) on a 64bit server so that 64bit and 32bit clients can add printers from the print server. I have found several posts about this and none has helped me so far. I found one from GeorgeLawr that
I copied below:
I have found the best way to do this is:
Install the printer/driver for the type of device you are installing on the server, i.e. Xerox printer WCP7765 and driver for this printer (64-bit).
Share the printer out (optional).
Test print to make sure it works ok.
Then from a 32-bit client (must be logged into the client with an account that has admin rights on print server), browse the printer server shares, i.e. go to "Start\Run" and type \\printservername\ then go to "Printers and Faxes" right-click
and select "Connect" for the required printer and it will say it does not have the required drivers and will ask if you want to install.
Install the required 32-bit driver and it will install on the print server. You then have to enable this in the printer properties.
In the print queue window that opens up after you install the queue, go to "Printer\Properties\Sharing\Additional Drivers" and enable the "Intel Windows 2000 or XP" option (note, if you are doing this from a Windows 7/Vista client you might
have to click "Change Sharing Options" or something, before you can click "Additional Drivers" option).
And that's it. You should now be able to go to a different 32-bit client and add the printer and print no problem.
This one gets me closer to an answer; however, on step 5 once it asks for driver path, I direct it to the CD that has the driver and I get a message that states something similar to "this driver is not correct for this version of Windows"
It's like it's looking for 64bit drivers and the drivers on the CD are 32bit. The printer on the (64bit) server is already installed. I'm on the 32bit client.
Can somebody help me get this correct?
Thanks,
MC

Hi,
We can add drivers for client computers running 32-bit or 64-bit versions of Windows.
To add client printer drivers to the print server
==================================
1. Open Print Management.
2. In the left pane, click Print Servers, click the applicable print server, and then click Printers.
3. In the center pane, right-click the printer to which you want to add additional printer drivers, and then click Manage Sharing.
4. Click Additional Drivers. The Additional Drivers dialog box appears.
5. Select the check box of the processor architecture for which you want to add drivers.
For example, if the print server is running an x64-based edition of Windows, select the x86 check box to install 32-bit version printer drivers for client computers running 32-bit versions of Windows.
6. If the print server does not already have the appropriate printer drivers in its driver store, Windows prompts you for the location of the driver files. Download and extract the appropriate driver files, and then in the dialog box that appears, specify
the path to the .inf file of the driver.
Note: You might not be able to extract some printer drivers without installing them. If this is the case, log on to a client computer that uses the same processor architecture as the printer drivers that you want to add to the print server, and install those
printer drivers. Then use Print Management from the client computer to connect to the print server, and add the additional drivers from the Additional Drivers dialog box. Windows automatically uploads the drivers from the client computer to the print server.
For details:
Print driver installation on 32-bit versus 64-bit servers
http://blogs.technet.com/b/askperf/archive/2010/01/19/print-driver-installation-on-32-bit-versus-64-bit-servers.aspx
Hope this helps!
Best Regards
Elytis Cheng
Elytis Cheng
TechNet Community Support

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When I installed Leopard, I opted not to install any printer drivers apart from the one for my own printer.
Then my printer died and I got a new printer -- a Brother HL-4070CDW. I assumed I could download the proper driver from Brother's website. Nope! At the website it just says, "Mac OSX 10.5 contains the appropriate printer drivers for your product."
Using Pacifist I was able to extract a folder called BrotherPrinterDrivers from the Leopard install disks. But that folder contains a bunch of files, and I have no idea where to install them on my machine.
Any help from someone who with a good understanding of printer drivers in Leopard would be greatly appreciated.

Gabriel,
If you do not know where to place them using Pacifist, Follow the instructions listed in this link. Expand the Printer Drivers by clicking on the disclosure arrow, and choose the appropriate manufacturer.
Although the document I linked describes 10.4 installations the procedure will be the same for 10.5 You will find the Optional Installs.mpkg inside the Optional Installs folder.
;~)

How to uninstall printer drivers

I have a 64Gb MacBook Air and installed the printer drivers for an HP printer. Within a few hours of using the printer, three major faults occurred, so I returned the printer and got my money back. I'm going to buy a Canon printer now but first I want to remove the HP printer drivers and all references to it.
I'm using OS 10.7.5.
None of the information I've picked up through the communities works for me becasue they refer to menu options that don't exist on this machine.
Any help gratefully received.
Thanks.
G.

Thanks very much mende1. I followed your very clear instructions and it worked - all the HP references are now consigned to the dustbin. Just a shame HP don't consign their model HP2050 to the dustbin!
G.

Install non-PlugnPlay drivers without admin rights

Hey guys,
We're struggling to come up with a way for our non-admin users to install the drivers for their personal printers that dont have plug n play functionality (They download or have the drivers on a software CD).
We have allowed the install of printer drivers through GPO but this only applys to the plug n play printers. Is there anyway to allow users to search for and install drivers on a CD or if they have the individual driver file?
Thanks!
MCITP Windows 7 Enterprise Administrator

Hi,
These Group Policy is applied to all devices in Windows 7, no matter it is older style or newer style.
Please follow the first post link, find out the older style printer's GUID:
1.Install your device on a test computer.
2.Open Device Manager on that computer.
3.Find your device in the Device Manager tree.
4.Double-click your device to display the Properties page.
5.Click the Details tab.
6.In the Property list, select Device class guid.
7.Right-click the GUID, click Copy, and then paste it anywhere it is needed.
Then configure that related GPO.
Karen Hu
TechNet Community Support
Unfortunately this wont work as we do not provide the printers to users and so they are free to choose any device they wish.
We did however come up with a workaround:
Deploy an SCCM package to users set as avaliable. This package copies the PnPutil.exe tool to their machine, then searches through a specific folder or drive letter for printer driver inf files and imports the one it finds.
We then advise users to copy the driver files to a specified folder and then run the sccm package from their software centre.
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