I am getting the 0x00000002 error when trying to install a printer, how do I fix this?

I currently experience exactly the same problem. When trying to install my Brother MFC-5490CN network printer. During the setup a Window pops up only stating "Error 0x00000002", then i click OK and setup finishes but doesnt install any printer.

I'm running Windows 7 Enterprise 32bit with SP1 and latest updates installed. The computer is a member of a W2k8 Server based domain.

Any suggestions?

PS: I installed the printer driver on a few other computers (same OS, same environment) and it worked like a charm. Just one computer wont let me install it.

The model # of the printer is Kodak ESP7250.  I set up a homegroup with 3 computers and the wireless printer.  I think the problem is that when one of the kids tried to print, my machine (the host) wasn't on and she couldn't print.  Just found out that the host computer needs to be on for another user to print.  Then I tried troubleshooting and uninstalling and re-installing the printer software..etc, that's when i got the 0x00000002 error (trying to install the print driver).  I ended up doing a system restore and now I am ok. Seems like the homegroup option doesn't work for me, since you have to leave the host computer on for someone else to print.

Hi,

· What is the exact error message you are receiving?

· What is the complete model number of the printer?

You may run the troubleshooter from the below link: Printing problems and printing errors: http://support.microsoft.com/mats/printing_problems/en-us?entrypoint=lightbox

Install a printer on a home network: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/Install-a-printer-on-a-home-network

Works perfect to me! Unlocking Firewall and Sharing options, the problems is gone! =)

Ty!

To print on printer connected to W7 PC in your case you must:

Set W7 PC

1.Set network type as work network

2.Set following advanced sharing options

    - Turn on network discovery

    - Turn on file and printer sharing

    - (optional) Turn off password protected sharing

3.Share printer device from devices and printers

    a) install printer as local printer

    b) right click printer

    c) click printer properties

    d) click sharing tab

    e) click change sharing options

    f) (optional)  click additional drivers and load additional drivers if required

4.Make sure file and printer sharing is allowed in windows firewall setings 

    a) open windows firewal settings via control panel

    b) click allow a program  or feature through windows firewall

    c) make sure file and printer sharing is enabled

Set remote PC

1.Install printer as remote printer and specify network path to W7 pc where printer is conected