Try a different USB port.

"Bob I" <BobI@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
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> 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
> >
> >
> >