Removing Printers From Personal Computer

Issue/Question

How do I remove a printer from my computer? 

Environment

  • Papercut
  • Printer
  • Pharos
  • Personal Computer

Cause

USD has transitioned to Papercut / Mobility Print from Pharos.  Removing the old printers will help reduce confusion and duplicates when going to print

Resolution

Windows: 

  1. Type Settings into the Windows search bar and press Enter
  2. Click Bluetooth & Devices
  3. Click Printers & scanners
  4. Click Selected Printer to be removed
  5. Click Remove , located at the right side of the printer name selected

Mac OS:

  1. Open System Settings (or System Preferences)
  2. Access Printers & Scanners
  3. Select the Printer
  4. Remove the Printer
  5. Confirm Deletion