You must install the software BEFORE trying to connect the printer.
Canon printers are particularly fussy about this! See:
http://www.coribright.com/Windows/Article%20One.htm
for uninstall/reinstall instructions.
Also ensure your USB ports are working correctly before you start the
installation.
Cari
www.coribright.com
"mark Carter" <mark_carter@keane.uk.com> wrote in message
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> when trying to install my canon s900 printer via USB I get
> the found new hardware s900 window and the wizard starts
> however wont install from CD (or any other location) the
> drivers and I get caould not be installed due to device
> I/O error can anyone help?