Avatar for Username

Search Support

Avoid support scams. We will never ask you to call or text a phone number or share personal information. Please report suspicious activity using the “Report Abuse” option.

Learn More

This thread was archived. Please ask a new question if you need help.

The print dialog shows obsolete printers, so how do I remove them?

  • 1 reply
  • 2 have this problem
  • 6 views
  • Last reply by Zenos

lonnieinalaska
lonnieinalaska
more options

When I print from within Thunderbird, the dialog that opens shows a multitude of printers, most of which are obsolete and no longer in my system. They are no longer in the Windows 8 "Devices and Printers" window showing what printers are in the system. So, how do I get Thunderbird to delete those obsolete printers?

When I print from within Thunderbird, the dialog that opens shows a multitude of printers, most of which are obsolete and no longer in my system. They are no longer in the Windows 8 "Devices and Printers" window showing what printers are in the system. So, how do I get Thunderbird to delete those obsolete printers?

All Replies (1)

Zenos
Zenos
more options

I'd suggest you note which obsolete printers you can see. Their names will be useful.

Now go to Tools|Options|Advanced|General and click on the Config Editor button.

Promise it you'll be careful, if challenged.

Enter the name of an unwanted printer into the search box at the top. It will show all the settings relevant to that printer. You can select and delete them all.

If that doesn't work out, just type in print and see what comes up, then pick through the list and remove the deadwood.