Windows 10: Printer won't install into Printer file. Goes to Unspecified.

JohnAndrew12 · Dec 28, 2019

I recently reinstalled my Epson WF7525 printer due to updates. Now the printer although working and set as default is located in the Unspecified section and not in the Printer section where the other devices are One note etc. Have been in touch with Epson and have got the latest drivers installed from their website and have followed their instructions to the letter. Have removed and reinstalled about 8 times now, but the location won't change. Any answers please.

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Shesabigdork · Dec 28, 2019

How can I get Windows 10 to recognize an Unspecified Device as a Printer?

I have installed a DYMO printer, but it is not listed as a printer but only as an Unspecified Device. How can I get Windows 10 to recognize an Unspecified Device as a Printer? All printer troubleshooting steps require it to be listed as a Printer, and
all Help solutions assume that it can be recognized as a printer.

95Viper · Dec 28, 2019

Virtual Pdf Printer Driver Won't install and Fixes won't work

You might be able, if needed, to get the old version, here at oldapps web site (disclaimer: I do not vouch for this site... check any and downloads with your fav malware/antivirus apps): Old Version of PrimoPDF for Windows XP

PrimoPDF forums are down it seems... however, I found this at PCReview forums, quote from "Unable to Install "Software" Printers":

With the capable assistance of Snappy Fax technical support I was able to
solve the problem. There are two elements to the problem.

1. Path environmental variable must point to the sytem32 and wbem
directories:

PATH=c:\windows;c:\windows\system32;c:\windows\system32\wbem

2. The file framedyn.dll must reside in the system32 directory. If it
doesn't, copy it there. It should be somewhere in the Windows directory.

After I performed those two steps the Snappy Fax printer installed, and the
Primo PDF printer installed, as I think would any other virtual printer.
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Same solution on MSDN thread, "cannot install printer driver in XP Embedded":

I cannot even believe it but I fixed it. It took me almost a week tracking down the problem on and off. After doing exhaustive searches I noticed that there are many people having the same problem, mostly on XP Pro. Common solution is an error in environment path to /system32\wbem folder and the virtual driver installer cannot locat framedyn.dll which is necessary for the driver to install.

I just found out that framedyn.dll is not the only file necessary for this install. srclient.dll must also reside in system32 for any virtual printer driver to install. This file is included in "System Restore Core" component which was not part of my XPE image.

SOLUTION: srclient.dll to system32, framedyn.dll to system32\wbem, make sure system paths are pointing to these to locations

Proposed as answer by Hyomini Wednesday, August 13, 2014 1:06 AM

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ktr · Dec 28, 2019

printer won't work on network but will over usb

simple action for this is

start->printers and faxes-> select your printer which you want to share left click-> sharing -> share this printer (change the name if you like) apply

if this haves already been done then it might be another problem
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his printer has a built-in print server.

What you need to know what ip is being give to the printer. Perhaps you can print a status sheet from the printer.

Then Go to printers in control panel

add a new printer

local printer attached, uncheck automatically detect and install PnP printer

create a new port, select standard tcp/ip port

a new window should open and enter the ip there where it says printer name or IP address (port name then should be also be filled as you go)

and pretty much follow the rest of the steps, you will need to install the printer drivers.

These steps is the easy, but not the right way.

The right way is to use the network option on the initial screw and search for the printer server...but that can be tricky to configure.

Windows 10: Printer won't install into Printer file. Goes to Unspecified.

Printer won't install into Printer file. Goes to Unspecified.

Printer won't install into Printer file. Goes to Unspecified.

Printer won't install into Printer file. Goes to Unspecified.

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