HP DJ722C keeps redetecting on 2000pro

[rahowa]

I am trying to install a DeskJet 722C under Windows 2000 Professional. I am logged in as admin.

The printer installs fine using the 722C driver that is built into Windows 2000. But the next time you reboot the computer. The printer gets redetected, even though it is installed and working already. So I have to Cancel out 3 times, until I can continue to use windows after a reboot.

Why would it be redetected when its installed and working already.

I even tried a clean isntall of Windows 2000 Professional and it still did the same thing.

Also tried a different Parallel Cable, that didn't fix the problem. I never had this problem under Windows 98SE.

 

[smah]

This is a fairly common problem for XP. Even though it's for xp, maybe this article will help.

http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=KB;en-us;q298370

 

[rahowa]

We tried this a bunch of times and no luck. The one thing I failed to mention initially is that when windows installs the printer it also says "The printer name is invalid." in the install box, but the printer works fine. It just gets redetected the next boot and you have to 'install' it about three times before the new hardware detected stops popping up.

 

[muxx]

Someone please figure this out, I am having the same exact problem!

 

[Treeking]

Try going into your BIOS when starting the computer and disable PnP. Uninstall all HP software and hardware.

This is the HP wesite with installation instructions for the 722c/Win2k:

http://www.hp.com/cposupport/printers/support_doc/bpd09190.html