How to Delete Printer from Mac

You have installed a printer on your Mac. And now you do not want to use it anymore. But here is the problem: do you know how to delete printer from Mac?

If your answer is Yes, it's terrific! Still, we understand if this task is out of your knowledge area. That is a common issue among all Mac users, after all!

To help you with this task, we will introduce three methods to choose from:

Delete the printer by hand
Delete the printer with HP Uninstaller
Delete the printer with App Uninstaller and Cleaner

How to Delete Printer from Mac

The section will break down each method. Let's dive in!

1. Delete The Printer By Hand

Delete the printer by hand - Source: Flickr.

Step 1. Choose "System Preferences" from your Apple menu.

Step 2. Click "Printers and Scanners"

Step 3. Select the relevant machine. Suppose it is an HP LaserJet 100. Then click the Minus icon "-" to uninstall that.

Step 4. Click "Delete Printer" to confirm your decision. Do not forget that we also have to remove our driver software. (from the printer manufacturers). Follow the next steps to seal the deal:

Step 5. Open "Finder" before navigating to "Applications".

Step 6. Search related files. (whose names vary across printer manufacturers). Then move these files to Trash.

Step 7. Delete caches and service-related files connected to the printer manufacturers. In most cases, you may find them in this order:

/Library/Cache ~
/Library/Preferences ~
/Library/Logs ~
/Library/Application Support ~
/Library/Containers ~
/Library/Printers ~

Empty the Trash bin once you have finished. And now you have deleted the apps 100%.

We cannot deny that this manual approach is a bit time-consuming. If you agree, the other two approaches below might be more favorable.

2. Delete The Printer with HP Uninstaller

Using HP Uninstaller - Source: Stocksnap.

Step 1. Install the "HP Easy Start" for your computer. You can download it from its official website.

Step 2. The "HP Easy Start" icon will appear in the menu bar. Click that icon before choosing "Uninstall HP Software".

Step 3. Click "Accept" on all pop-up windows. Otherwise, you cannot uninstall the printers.

Step 4. The system sometimes asks you to insert your account name and password. These steps will give the system your permission for change-making.

Step 5. Let the Uninstaller wind up several minutes to remove your files.

Step 6. So what if you want to reinstall the HP software? Click "Set Up New Devices" and trace along with its instructions.

That's it!

Note: What will happen if you turn to some official software for HP driver uninstallation? Its deletion from "Printer and Scanners" still has to go through "System Preferences". (from the menu bar). Once done, remove the printer's icon.

Here is not-so-great news. Cache deletion and service file removal still need a manual operation.

You may refer to the previous guidelines for location orders:

/Library/Cache ~
/Library/Preferences ~
/Library/Logs ~
/Library/Application Support ~
/Library/Containers ~
/Library/Printers ~

3. Delete The Printer with App Uninstaller and Cleaner

Using App Uninstaller and Cleaner - Source: Pxhere.

Step 1. Launch "App Cleaner and Uninstaller". After that, it will scan your laptop automatically to look for files.

Step 2. Mac OS X deems HP products as mandatory files. So it is crucial to activating "Display System Applications" for your uninstallation. Click "App Cleaner and Uninstaller Pro" before going to Preferences.

Step 3. Activate "Display System Applications". Remember to turn it off once you have done away with the uninstallation. Otherwise, it may accidentally remove your important apps or system files.

Step 4. Select all relevant apps. (Let's say it is HP-related products).

Step 5. See all the info summaries of these files. If you are certain, click "Remove".

FAQs

1. I Cannot Remove The Printer. What Is Happening?

Maybe the printers still have pending printing jobs. Hence, your computer refuses to let you delete them. Our suggested advice is to ensure you have cleared off all these tasks. Only until then should you uninstall the printers.

How to do this? Open the Control Panel and choose "View devices & printers".

2. Is It Possible to Remove A Printer That Does Not Exist Anymore?

Yes, you can.

Step 1. Run the "Administrator printui/s/t2'.

Step 2. Choose the printer.

Step 3. Click the "Remove" button.

Step 4. Check "Remove the driver and driver packages".

Step 5. Choose "OK".

3. How Can I Reinstall A Printer?

Step 1. Choose "Start", then navigate to Settings - Devices - Printers and Scanners.

Step 2. Open "Printers and scanners" settings.

Step 3. Choose "Add printers or scanners". The system will start finding some nearby printers. Pick the one you like and hit "Add device".

Conclusion

This article has shown you how to delete printer from Mac. Doing so by hand is no doubt effective but wastes lots of time. If you are a busy person, consider the other two approaches! They are quick and easy to operate.

For more questions or clarifications, feel free to contact us. We are 24/7 available, ready to spend our time on your issues! You may leave your comments via the comment section or email.

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