Windows 11 automatically tries to detect and install any local printer (such as those using a USB and DB-25 cables). However, if the system fails to set it up, you're dealing with an old printer ...

After the printer is uninstalled from your computer, return to the Printer & scanners page and click Add device. Follow the instructions to search for and install your printer.

Download and install the Windows Scan app from the Microsoft Store. Open the Windows Scan app and select your printer using the drop-down menu.

That didn’t work We can’t install this printer right now. Try again later or contact your network administrator for help. Error: #740 Can’t install this printer right now #740?

This just means that your computer can’t install the driver provided by the printer manufacturer. We are going to talk about this issue in this post and see what you can do to resolve it.