How Do I Uninstall a Printer in Windows 7?
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How do I completely remove a printer from Windows 7?

2 Answers

  1. Open a command line with administrative rights: Start->All Programs->Accessories->Command prompt; Right click -> Run As Administrator.
  2. Run the printui tool: printui /s /t2.
  3. Try deleting the printers. …
  4. Click Start > Run > Services. …
  5. Locate the Print Spooler service, and right-click > Properties > stop service.

Why can’t I remove a printer in Windows 7?

You can’t uninstall a printer if you have files in your print queue. Either cancel printing, or wait until Windows has finished printing them. Once the queue is clear, Windows will remove the printer. … Open Devices and Printers by clicking the Start button, and then, on the Start menu, clicking Devices and Printers.

Alexander Ross

Alexander Ross

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