Manually remove a printer on a Mac

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Open System Settings:
   • Click the Apple menu and choose System Settings.
2. Access Printers & Scanners:
   • In the System Settings window, click on Printers & Scanners from the sidebar. You might need to scroll down to find it.
3. Select the Printer:
   • Find the printer you want to delete in the list on the right side of the window.
   • Control-click or right-click the printer, then choose Remove Printer. Alternatively, you can click on the printer and then click Remove Printer.
4. Confirm Removal:
   • Click Remove Printer to confirm the action.
5. Delete Additional Files:
   • To completely uninstall the printer driver, you need to delete additional files. Open the Finder and go to the following folders:
     • ~/Library/Cache
     • ~/Library/Preferences
     • ~/Library/Logs
     • ~/Library/Application Support
     • ~/Library/Containers
     • ~/Library/Printers
   • Look for files related to your printer manufacturer and drag them to the Trash.
6. Delete PPD Files:
   • Go to /Library/Printers/PPDs/Contents/Resources/ and delete the PPD file for your printer model. You may need to enter your macOS username and password for authentication.