How to Uninstall a Printer

Summary:

This article goes through the steps to uninstall a printer on a personal computer.

This Article Covers:

• Windows Steps
• MacOS
• iOS
• Advanced Windows Steps

Procedure:

Windows

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.

MacOS

1. Click on the Apple menu in the top-left of your screen and choose the System Settings option.
2. In System Settings click on Printers & Scanners in the left menu.
3. To delete a printer, control-click on it, then choose the Remove Printer option.
   • To remove all installed printers, click on the Reset Printing System option instead.

iOS

1. Open the Settings app and tap on General.
2. Tap on VPN & Device Management.
3. Under Configuration Profiles tap on the PaperCut profile.
4. Tap on Remove Profile and enter your passcode.
5. Tap Remove.

Advanced Steps - Windows

If you are having issues reinstalling a printer on a Windows computer, you may also need to remove the driver package. After uninstalling the printer via the steps above, do these additional steps.

1. Select any of the remaining printers, then choose Print server properties from the ribbon on the top.
2. On the window that opens, click on the Drivers tab. Then look for the name that matches the model of the printer you uninstalled.
3. Select it, then click Remove...  You might need to click the Change Driver Settings button first.
4. When prompted, remove the driver and driver package.
5. Click Yes to confirm.
6. Click Delete to start the uninstall.
7. The printer should now be completely removed.

Resources:

• Dell video guide for removing a printer.