KB ID 0000148
Problem
Ordinary domain users cannot install printer drivers, because installing a printer driver requires “rights”. So unless you have installed the print driver as an administrator, the users cannot add a new printer, without logging on with administrative privileges, installing the printer and driver, then logging back on as the user, only at that point can they install the printer.
To stop this happening grant the users rights to install printer drivers, Note: this does have security implications, they can then install any printer they like, including ones that might have “dodgy” drivers.
Solution
This can be set in group policy either in local policy, or via domain GPO, you can locate the policy at,
Computer Configuration > Policies > Windows Settings > Security Settings > Local Policies > Security Options > Devices: Prevent users from installing printer drivers.
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