Computer does not have USB001 Virtual Printer Port for USB

windows-7 windows usb printer

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That port is only created when you install a USB printer. It's not there by default. Follow the manufacturers instructions for your printer installation.

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Markaway

Updated on September 18, 2022

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Markaway over 1 year

Win 7 Pro x64 machine on a company domain network does not have the ability to add a USB printer for some reason. All other computers do.

In the Add Local Printer section, there's no USB001 (Virtual Printer Port for USB) option.

I tried doing several Google searches, found a few tricks, but nothing seems to work. I created a local port, labeled it USB001 and installed the driver, but the printer does not print anything.

Any ideas?
- Dave over 11 years
  
  So, what happens when you plug in the printer - does the OS detect it?
- Markaway over 11 years
  
  The HP built-in Utility asks me to install it. However, it fails during the install.
- Dave over 11 years
  
  Any error message or details as to why? What does event viewer suggest (if anything)?
- Markaway over 11 years
  
  No error message. Just says to unplug printer, shut off, turn on, then plug back in and try again
- Markaway over 11 years
  
  Event log doesn't show anything.
BroScience over 11 years

Go to device manager and see if there are any warning on printer or usb devices. Point that device to your printer driver.
Markaway over 11 years

Nothing appears in DM related to the printer
BroScience over 11 years

Ok, then unplug all of your USB devices from the machine. Uninstall all USB devices from device manager, reboot, after your system devices reinstall plug the printer back in.
Markaway over 11 years

Tried that and still won't install. Even did a system restore going back 2 days ago. Same problem.