Cannot Add Printer - No Option for Local Printer

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Hi, Basically i have an old printer that uses the normal
printer cable. I got a new Win XP computer recently and i
wanted to add this printer to it.

i downloaded the latest drivers from the internet (the
printer is a lexmark 1100)

when i go to add printer on the printer screen in XP it
does not let me click the option " LOCAL PRINTER ATTACHED
TO THIS COMPUTER"

i do not understand what is wrong, it only lets me click
a network computer

I need some help on this matter, and appreciate any ideas,
Thanks...
 
Here is another option. Let plug and play detect that you
have added a 'new' printer. Disconnect the printer and
shut down computer. Reconnect the printer and turn on
computer. When XP detects the printer, follow the steps.
 
To add a Local Printer, you need to be an administrator on that computer.

Sounds like the user account you logged on with is not in the Administrators
group.

Logon with a user account that is a member of the local Administrators group
and try again.
 
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