Whether you’re troubleshooting a malfunctioning device, replacing an old printer, or simply cleaning up your system, removing unused printers in Windows 11 is a straightforward process. However, Microsoft has redesigned the Settings app, so the method is different from Windows 10.
Right-click on the printer you wish to delete.
Click Yes on the confirmation dialog. Limitation: This method sometimes leaves printer drivers behind. Use Method 1 or 4 for a cleaner removal. Method 3: Delete a Printer That Won't Delete (Stuck/Failed Removal) If a printer reappears after deletion or shows an error when trying to delete, use this method.
Delete the printer:
Get-Printer | Format-Table Name Delete the printer (replace "Printer Name" with the actual name):
rundll32 printui.dll,PrintUIEntry /dd /n "Printer Name" For a network printer, also remove the connection:
Whether you’re troubleshooting a malfunctioning device, replacing an old printer, or simply cleaning up your system, removing unused printers in Windows 11 is a straightforward process. However, Microsoft has redesigned the Settings app, so the method is different from Windows 10.
Right-click on the printer you wish to delete.
Click Yes on the confirmation dialog. Limitation: This method sometimes leaves printer drivers behind. Use Method 1 or 4 for a cleaner removal. Method 3: Delete a Printer That Won't Delete (Stuck/Failed Removal) If a printer reappears after deletion or shows an error when trying to delete, use this method.
Delete the printer:
Get-Printer | Format-Table Name Delete the printer (replace "Printer Name" with the actual name):
rundll32 printui.dll,PrintUIEntry /dd /n "Printer Name" For a network printer, also remove the connection:
