Remove printer in Windows


This document is intended to provide instructions to users on how to remove an existing printer in Windows. 

 

 

 

Information

 

When a printer is no longer needed, you may remove it from your list by following these steps.

 

Step 1:

Click on your Start button and being typing Printers and Scanners.  The correct option should auto-complete at the top of the list for you:

 

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Step 2:

Click on Printers & Scanners.  Once you have found the printer you would like to remove, click on it once.

You should now see the Remove Device button, click on it once.  Click Yes to edit the settings and remove the device.

 

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Escalation

 

Any questions on process or content contained in this document should be escalated through the NCSU Help desk and a have an incident assigned to the OIT_DESKTOP_SUPPORT team. 

 

 

Related Documentation

 

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Title: Remove printer in Windows
Service: Printing & Related Services
Template if applicable: NA
Assignment Group(s): OIT_DESKTOP_SUPPORT
Document Owner: OIT_DESKTOP_SUPPORT
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