I followed the instructions exactly, and tried the steps given if the install
doesn't work. Still no luck. I believe that it is something with the new
computer since I was able to uninstall and reinstall on my other computer
just fine.

"V Green" wrote:

> Canon printer install directions are VERY specific. You
> CANNOT bypass/ignore ANY of them. They come up
> when you insert the install CD.
>
> If you plugged your printer into the USB port BEFORE
> you installed the drivers you have shot yourself in the foot.
> Canon install directions are VERY specific in that you should
> never do this (unless things have changed in the last year - I have
> not needed to install any of their drivers recently). It's covered
> on the Quick Start sheet.
>
> On the CD (at least every one I have had for Canon printers)
> there's a page that explains how to recover from a botched install -
> try that.
>
> Or go to their Web site for similar info.
>
> "Bob I" <BobI@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:405AB1C4-50DC-4A4D-9BCA-5C7B3C398C92@microsoft.com...
> > Just got a new computer with xp pro sp2. I am unable to install the print
> > driver for my canon i560. Using canon cd, the process copies the files
> over
> > and over again and eventually says that it is unable to find the printer.
> > using windows new hardware, i get a message that says there was an error
> > installing the driver. Just to check, i uninstalled the drivers on my
> other
> > computer (which is xp media center sp2) and re-installed. It worked fine.
> > Also, I was able to install the drivers for my epson r200 printer on the
> new
> > computer without a problem. Both printers are USB connected. Any ideas?
> > Thanks
>
>
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