Hi, what is the correct way to uninstall a printer from my iMac please.

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denise CLARK Author

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Hi, what is the correct way to uninstall a printer from my iMac please.

I have a new printer and before I start to install that I want to make sure all files are deleted from my old printer.

Thanks for help.

iMac 27″, macOS 11.6

Posted on Sep 6, 2022 03:17 AM

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Answer 1

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Jan Hedlund

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Sep 6, 2022 05:24 AM in response to denise CLARK

Hi,

Some printer manufacturers offer an uninstaller for a specific model.

If necessary, you could reset the printing system (but that will affect other printers as well, if applicable). Files from the printer software installation may still be on the computer.

Reset the Mac printing system to solve a problem – Apple Support (UK)

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Answer 2

Sep 6, 2022 06:10 AM in response to denise CLARK

You can delete the queue by going into the printer setup page, selecting the printer and hitting '-'

Remove a printer from your printer list when you don’t use it on Mac - Apple Support

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dialabrain

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Sep 6, 2022 04:40 AM in response to denise CLARK

There's no need. Just set up your new printer.

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denise CLARK Author

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Sep 6, 2022 08:11 AM in response to Keith Barkley

Thank you for your help! I did a search and saw the same as your answer on that other thread.

I tried it with an older printer on my Mac and it worked fine, so I'll do as you advise, thanks!

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Hi, what is the correct way to uninstall a printer from my iMac please.

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