A Tale of 2 Printers & Group Policy

[Microsoft Windows]

Needed to install 2 network printers on an end user's system. Logged in as the domain admin on the user's PC. Installed the 1st printer (Epson WF-7520). Worked without issue. Tried to install the 2nd printer (Lexmark MX410). Installation failed each time. Looking in Printers and Scanners, the printer name was there, but next to the name it said "setup blocked by group policy".In the group policy editor, under Computer Configuration > Policies > Windows Settings > Security Settings > Local Policies > Security Options Devices: Prevent users from installing printer drivers was

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