Add Printer Wizard : Operation Could Not Be Completed

[Guest]

I need to install a HP OfficeJet t45 printer on Windows
XP Pro. The only problem is when i try to "Add Printer"
in the Control Panel->Printers and Faxes Window, I get an
error message saying "Operation Could Not Be Completed."
That's it, nothing more, nothing less. This printer was
made before XP and I haven't found any digitally signed
drivers for it either.

 

[Kelly]

Hi,

This error occurs because the Spooler service has not been started or has
stopped working. To start the Spooler service, follow these steps:

Click Start, and then click Control Panel.
Double-click Administrative Tools, and then click Services.
Double-click the Printer Spooler service, and then change the startup type
to Automatic. This sets the Spooler service to start automatically when you
restart the computer.
If you want to start the spooler service immediately, click the Start button
under the Service Status field.
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;Q314876

 

[Cari \(MS MVP\)]

In addition to Kelly's advice, the updated drivers can be downloaded from
the HP website at:
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/...ng=en&lc=en&cc=us&dlc=en&softwareitem=oj455en