To remove a printer from print, you'll typically need to stop its print services and then manage the printer through your operating system. Here's a breakdown of the steps based on the provided reference:
Steps to Remove a Printer from Printing
Here's how to remove a printer from being able to print, typically done through your computer's system settings:
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Turn off the Printer:
- Begin by physically turning off the printer.
- Then, unplug the printer's power cord from the outlet. This ensures that the printer cannot receive any new print jobs or operate during the removal process.
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Access Windows Services:
- On your Windows computer, use the search bar and type "Services".
- Open the "Services" application from the search results.
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Stop the Print Spooler:
- In the Services window, find the "Print Spooler" service.
- Right-click on "Print Spooler".
- Select "Stop" from the context menu. This action will halt the print queue and prevent any further printing operations.
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Close Services Window:
- After the Print Spooler has been stopped, close the "Services" window.
Managing the Printer from your Operating System
After completing the above steps, you can further remove the printer from your system's devices. This typically involves accessing your operating system's settings:
- Windows: You can go to Settings > Devices > Printers & scanners and remove the printer from the list of available printers.
- macOS: You can find similar settings under System Preferences > Printers & Scanners.
Why these Steps?
These steps are important because:
- Stopping the Print Spooler: This action stops the printer from accepting new print jobs and prevents them from getting stuck in the queue.
- Removing from System: The final steps clear your computer's records of the printer, and fully removes it from being available for printing.
By completing these steps, you will have effectively removed your printer from being available to print.
