How to flush the list of Printer in the Printer list


  1. Posts : 1,099
    Win 10 pro Upgraded from 8.1
       #1

    How to flush the list of Printer in the Printer list


    How do i flush the printer list that comes up when selecting the printer to print too? I guess this is some sort of Cache? This problem is I have many old deleted printer that continue to com up in the list to print too. Deleting them from Printer and devices does not change this list.
    To better explain the list I'm referring to When you invoke the print command form anywhere a list will come up and you select the printer you wish to use! This is the list I need to flush
    I need to flush this list and let it recreate the 3 actual printer that I have on the network
    I found this to be an issue since installing 20H2 my LAN printer don't want to start up so I have had to delete them and reinstall them so now the list shows Example HP 6700 LAN I Have two of these now and selecting the wrong one will cause the document to not print.
    Windows 10 Pro Version 202H 19042.572
    MB is Asus Z97
    Network is Work Group with Share with Authorized Users
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  2. Posts : 1,612
    11, 10, 8.1 and 7 all Professional versions, and Linux Mint
       #2

    See my screenshot please - NOTE slight amendment to my note on screenshot - for driver package it is right click - remove driver package
    Then follow this to ensure drivers are uninstalled
    Uninstalling printer software
    To remove left behind printer-related applications, use these steps:

    Open Settings.
    Click on Apps.
    Click on Apps & features.
    Select the software you want to remove.
    Click the Uninstall button.
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  3. Posts : 1,612
    11, 10, 8.1 and 7 all Professional versions, and Linux Mint
       #3

    I have edited my post = the note on the screenshot - should say - for all drivers - right click and click remove driver package
    The word uninstall before that is in error - sorry about that very slight mistake
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