How to Uninstall a Printer

Summary:

Steps to uninstall / remove a printer from a Windows Computer.

Prerequisites:

• Printing issue remained after a standard printer removal
• These instructions were written for Windows 10, but likely apply to Windows 11 as well.

Procedure:

1. Open Control Panel by searching for it using Windows Search.
2. Choose Devices and Printers.
3. Select the printer  you want to delete. Right-click on it and choose See what's printing. If there are any pending documents right-click and cancel them.  
4. Now right-click on it again and choose Remove device. If you are on a University owned computer you will be prompted for admin rights.  Call the Service Desk and we will remote in to provide admin rights or provide you with a temporary rights (LAPS) password.
5. Select any of the remaining printers, then choose Print server properties from the ribbon on top.
6. On the window that opens click on the Drivers tab. Then look for the name that matches the model of the printer you uninstalled.
7. Select it, then click Remove...  You might need to click the Change Driver Settings button first.
8. When prompted, remove the driver and driver package.
9. Click Yes to confirm.
10. Click Delete to start the uninstall.
11. The printer should now be completely removed.

Resources:

• Dell video guide for removing a printer.