printer driver cannot be installed error

[bentley45]

I have a w2k server as a print spooler for about 50 HP printers of various types on my network. I use standard TCP/IP printer ports.
I am trying to install a new HP LaserJet 2430 printer onto the spooler, but get the error "Printer driver cannot be installed. Operation cannot continue". I have tried the installation with another spooler that has similar types of printers installed on it with the same result. However, I have yet another spooler that only has a few printers installed on it (mix of hp2200's and 5si's). I was able to install the 2430 on it with no problem.
Seems like there is a driver conflict somewhere, but I know not where. Has anyone had this error? If so, is there some way to determine which existing printer is in conflict with the 2430? Thanks!

 

[netmanrick]

Check the resources available on the server having the install problem. Memory ? Swap ? process running ?
Do you have HP webjet admin ? Makes administering the printers easier.
If you have that many HP printers why don't you invest in a print appliance(offload the overhead from server(s))?

Rick Harris
SC Dept of Motor Vehicles
Network Operations

 

[bentley45]

These are dedicated print servers....it's all they do. No, all resources are fine. We use WebJet Admin, but there doesn't seem to be any problem with the printer itself. I was able to install it onto one spooler, but not the one it needs to be on.

 

[Kaycek]

Have you checked the HP Support pages with your error message? there may be a new driver out because of this problem

kaycek