How to Remove a printer in Windows 11
Removing a printer in Windows 11 deletes old or broken printer icons from your device list in less than a minute. This built-in clean-up process keeps your print menu tidy and stops you from accidentally sending files to the wrong machine.
Old printer entries often stay on your PC long after you unplug or get rid of the hardware. Clearing them out frees up your printer list so you only see the active devices you actually use every day.
Open Settings , click Bluetooth & devices, then Printers & scanners. Select the printer you wish to remove, click the Remove device button, and confirm the action.
Step 1Open Printer Settings
Open Settings to begin managing your connected devices.
Action: Click the Start button on your taskbar . Then, select Settings (it looks like a gear icon).
For a faster route, press the Win+I simultaneously to open Settings .
Step 2Find Printers & Scanners
When Settings opens, look for the Printers & scanners option.
Action: Within the Settings window, click on Bluetooth & devices. Subsequently, click on Printers & scanners.
Step 3Choose the Printer to Remove
Here, you'll see a list of all your installed printers. Select the one you intend to remove.
Step 4Start Removing the Printer
With the desired printer selected in the Windows 11 printer list, a click on the "Remove device" button deletes the printer from your computer.
Step 5Finish Removing the Printer
Windows completes the removal process. This takes a few seconds, or slightly longer, depending on your printer.
Summary
Removing an old printer keeps your device list tidy and prevents accidental print jobs sent to the wrong machine.
Completing the printer removal process deletes the printer icon and its related software from Windows 11. The printer no longer shows in your list of available printers after this action.
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