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Epson parallel printer - plug and play problem

Epson parallel printer - plug and play problem

      Question
      How to resolve the plug and play Windows message asking for driver with an Epson Parallel printer.
      Answer
      There are two installation aspects that Windows considers when a TM Printer is installed:

    * The printing aspect, that is, how to actually print to the printer.
    * The Plug and Play aspect, that is, how to identify the printer.

The printing aspect is addressed by the Windows Printer Drivers that are installed; however, the Plug and Play aspect is neither required nor used.

The displayed message refers to the unused Plug and Play driver. Therefore, as long as the printer drivers are correctly installed and you can print to the printer, the message can be ignored.

However, when Windows declares that it has found new hardware again, allow Windows to search for the device driver. Windows will not find an appropriate driver and will ask what should be done next. Select "Disable device" or "Load device without a driver." Remember, this is the Plug and Play aspect not the printing aspect; disabling or loading this device without the driver will not affect printing to that device in any way. Once disabled, Windows will not ask about the device again.