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I want to install a USB printer to an XP machine without the printer.
During installation the software ask to connect the printer. if I not connect system quit the installation.

Is there any way to install the Laser printer without the printer ?

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by Wizard57M-TR

It could be dependent on the make and model of printer.
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by nicknielsen

You can install the printer support software. This will all allow the printer to install properly when you connect it.

But without the printer, no, installation will not finish

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