windows 7 Can't set printer as default

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Background

I'm running Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit SP1.  I have already applied all available windows updates.  I recently purchased an Epson WF-3540 printer and installed it per the CD.  I am logged on as the administrator and connected to the printer via USB.

 

Problem

I am unable to set the WF-3540 as my default printer.  I also cannot print from Adobe products as the WF-3540 is not in the available printers list; however, it does show up in Devices and Printers under the Start Menu.  When I try to set it as the default

printer, I get the error code 0x00000709.

 

What I have already tried

I have uninstalled and reinstalled the printer software both from the CD as well as the online download from the manufacturer.

 

I have disabled the Windows firewall.

 

I have spent an hour on the phone with Epson Support who stated that the printer is functioning correctly and the problem lies with Microsoft.

 

I have used the Microsoft Fix It application from the help section.  It says to set my printer as the default to correct the problem.  If I could do that, I wouldn't have the problem in the first place.  Fix It was also unable to set it as the default printer.

 

I have attempted to edit the registry, but I get the error message: Cannot edit Device: Error Writing the value's new contents.  My old printer is still listed in the registry.  There are no printing jobs from my old printer that would be holding anything

up.

 

I have checked the Adobe software and there is no problem with it, nor are there any updates.

 

I have rebooted after all attempted procedures.

 

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