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.
Find the printer you want to delete in the list. how to delete a printer in windows 11
rundll32 printui.dll,PrintUIEntry /dd /n "Printer Name" For a network printer, also remove the connection: rundll32 printui
Select Remove device from the context menu. Use Method 1 or 4 for a cleaner removal
Delete the printer:
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.