Find deleted printer drivers

Had a bit of a problem with my pc ... a software glitch , meaning i had to re install Leopard. In doing this , as i did not have room on my hard drive , i deleted Printer Drivers , Additional fonts and maybe something else. How can i get the Printer Drivers [2] back without having to reinstall them both again?

If you don't have enough room then try to install only the printer driver family you need instead of installing all of the printer drivers. If that's not going to work then you have to little free space on your hard drive which is a potential problem. You will need to delete files in your Home folder you no longer need or move them to an external hard drive. Long-term: replace the hard drive with a bigger one or start storing your files on external media.

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Can SCCM delete print drivers?

Can SCCM remove print drivers from a deployed PC?
I may be in the wrong community. If so, please point me in the correct direction.
We have roughly 400 printers installed on Server 2012 R2. We are implementing a new Windows print solution due to our 2008 R2 cluster's erratic behavior.
We created a one node development box that is in place for now.
When we switched from the cluster to a stand alone solution, we had about 150 drivers that became corrupted and would not print until we performed a number of steps to remove the "broken" driver package and replace the driver of the same type from
our driver store by hand.
1. Select affected printer, go to local driver store to note location of the print driver files
2, Delete existing printer
3. Stop spooler
4. Delete driver files
5. Restart print spooler
6. Run GPUPDATE /FORCE to reapply the printer with a working driver.
Before we go live with our new solution we would like to remove the driver and package using SCCM if possible hoping to avoid the same situation.
Our current deployment method is using Security Groups (memberships) and separate GPOs to push the assigned printer to the proper Windows 7 32 bit OS PCs.
Any ideas?

The simple answer is If you can script those task then CM07 and deploy it out to either computers and/or user.
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Deleting print drivers on Windows Server 2008 R2 without Print Role

Hi,
I'm using Windows Server 2008 R2 with Citrix Xenapp for published desktops meaning that i need to add a number of different printers to the server for the various users. Unfortunately i have some printer drivers that i think are conflicting and want to remove
these from the server.
How can i do this without adding the Print and Document Services role? Without this role i don't believe i can access 'Print Management' in the same way that i would with a Windows 7 client and then remove the driver package.
Is there another way that i can do this or should i be adding this role just to remove these drivers and then perhaps removing the role (if necessary), assuming that this is possible?
Thanks for any help.

add the tools for print management
in elevated cmd window
dism /online /enable-feature /featurename:Printing-AdminTools-Collection
If you already have local shared prints on the server, add the role. Adding the Role installs the tools and opens the File and print sharing firewall port which would have been achieved by adding a shared printer. You do not need to add the Print
role to setup a machine as a print server, it's not a requirement.
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Where can I find Lexmark Print Drivers v 2.3.1?

Does anyone know here I can find Lexmark Print Driver V 2.3.1. Since I upgraded to 10.6.8 can't print wireless.

Why not check the manufacturer website if it's not on Software Update?

Issues With Deleting Printer Drivers

I'm currently using an Epson Stylus Photo 1400, and when I went to Epson.com to try and download the software that checks the ink levels, does diagnostics, etc, I accidently downloaded their EasyPrint which basically strips down the settings available from the print windows in applications to make it "easier" to print. As a serious photographer, I need to be able to alter all of the settings I'm used to, such as print quality, color settings, etc, which are not accessible now that EasyPrint is installed... I've tried installing the printer's normal drivers again, deleting it from my printer list and adding it back (and selecting the correct driver), but I still cannot access the more advanced controls. I tried looking in the Library>Printers folder, but there's only an icon for my printer's queue. Any ideas as to how I can uninstall this pesky software?

I'm not too familiar with Epson printers, but I know that HP printers have to be uninstalled using a special HP uninstaller. Perhaps Epson has something similar. You might see if the support section of the Epson website can tell you how to completely uninstall what you have now so you can do a fresh install of what you really need.
Good luck!

Unwanted languages and printer drivers

how do i get rid of unwated languages and printer drivers. i heard it frees like 4 gb.

Ok so to get rid of languages: try 'monolingual' its an app that allows you to delete languages and a few other things.
You can find it here: http://monolingual.sourceforge.net/
DO NOT DELETE ENGLISH OR ANY ARCHITECTURES UNLESS YOU ARE REALLY REALLY SURE OF WHAT YOU ARE DOING!!!!!!
It will really really screw up your system, so as with anything system related make sure you have a full back-up before you do anything!
As for deleting printer drivers, I have no clue... anyone?
TC

How to download printer drivers, how to download printer drivers, how to download printer drivers

I have migrated from Microsoft to Apple and need to know how to find my printer drivers. I downloaded new driver for Mac OS from Brothers website, but can't find my printer anywhere. It said the download completed by no where to be found. Please help.

Under Lion, you should not install the printer driver directly. Let Apple find it for you via software update.
Here's the detailed article that will help: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4670
You basically have to have your printer connected to your Mac (for example, by USB or on your wireless network). Then let Apple find the appropriate driver software for you.

OK to delete boms for uninstalled printer drivers in /Library/Receipts?

I've trashed a bunch of unnecessary printer drivers from /Library/Printers. Can I trash their related Receipts in /Library/Receipts/boms? Together they are using quite a few MBs. They all start with com.apple.
Another quick question: A 3rd party app called DockDoctor installed a number of Receipts in the same location at boms. I've uninstalled the app, but would like to know if it's OK to trash their Receipts located there. If I do, could that cause some sort of conflict (permissions?) with the a.receiptdb (inside the db folder) which I noticed was changed at the time I installed the app? Thanks

You can delete items from the receipts folder if you really really want to, but I wouldn't recommend it.
- It shouldn't cause problems if the item is definitely removed.
- It could cause problems if the item isn't removed.
In any case, for most people the risk outweighs the benefit. If you're really short on hard drive space, I'd recommend other strategies. It's also generally a good idea to stay out of the /Library folder.

Where is located or where to find the list of printer drivers included in Windows 7

Hello,
Like the http://support.microsoft.com/kb/293360 for XP
I wish to have the list of 'built-in' print drivers on Windows 7
Didn't find any from technet, KB, Forum, ...
Maybe wrong search critera or else.
May someone know where is located the list I wish
In advance thank you

Hello,
First thank you for your answer.
But, and I think you haven't folow the URL provided previously, I don't want to add or install a printer.
I wish to have a list of built-in drivers for printer's in windows seven (like the URL provided before)
Can you, please, have a look at this link : http://support.microsoft.com/kb/293360
==> I wish the same but for windows seven
Thanks

Printer drivers for cannon mx310 with os x 10.5.8 where do I find the drivers

Presently running OS X 10.5.8 where do I find print drivers for a Cannon MX310 (All-In-One) printer? Current download from Apple is for OS X 10.6 or later.

Hi, try this...
http://www.usa.canon.com/nw3s/CanonUSA/DownloadContents/English/0100439401EN.htm
http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/support/consumer/printers_multifunction/pixma_mx_s eries/pixma_mx310#DriversAndSoftware

I updated the epson printer drivers like it asked, only to find out that my epson 1400 is not compatible on 10.8, the original driver worked fine, but now it prints terrible, how do I re-install back to original?

I updated the epson printer drivers like it asked, only to find out that my epson 1400 is not compatible on 10.8, the original driver worked fine, but now it prints terrible, how do I re-install back to original?

Do you have a TM backup or a clone? If so, erase the drive and restore with TM or clone back.
If not you'll have to reformat and re-install the OS that shipped with your Mac. If it shipped with Lion or ML you can do the restore from your Recovery Volume
EDIT: I assume you are saying that you just installed 10.8?

How can I uninstall Xerox print drivers and then reinstall them again

Somehow I installed the wrong print drivers for our xerox printers running on the latest version of leopard and installing the correct driver doesn't seem to solve the problem. I want to remove all xerox driver files and reinstall the correct version of the driver.

Uninstalling Software: The Basics
Most OS X applications are completely self-contained "packages" that can be uninstalled by simply dragging the application to the Trash. Most applications create preference files which are stored in the /Home/Library/Preferences/ folder. Although they do nothing once you delete the associated application, they do take up some disk space. If you want you can located them in the above location and delete them, too.
Some applications may install an uninstaller program that can be used to remove the application. In some cases the uninstaller may be part of the application's installer, and is invoked by clicking on a Customize button that will appear during the install process.
Some applications may install components in the /Home/Library/Applications Support/ folder. You can also check there to see if the application has created a folder. You can also delete the folder that's in the Applications Support folder. Again, they don't do anything but take up disk space once the application is trashed.
Some applications may install a startupitem or a Log In item. Startupitems are usually installed in the /Library/StartupItems/ folder and less often in the /Home/Library/StartupItems/ folder. Log In Items are set in the Accounts preferences. Open System Preferences, click on the Accounts icon, then click on the LogIn Items tab. Locate the item in the list for the application you want to remove and click on the "-" button to delete it from the list.
If an application installs any other files the best way to track them down is to do a Finder search using the application name or the developer name as the search term.
There are also several shareware utilities that can uninstall applications:
AppZapper
CleanApp
Yank
SuperPop
Uninstaller
Spring Cleaning
Look for them at VersionTracker or MacUpdate.
For more information visit The XLab FAQs and read the FAQ on removing software.

HP Deskjet 3920 advanced printer drivers will not install on my laptop

I can't share HP Deskjet 3920 with Win 7 64 bit cause can't install advanced printer drivers for x64 on Win XP, error message like: "need some drivers from Windows XP CD-ROM" - and can't find it there (need for sRGB.ICM file).
If I manually point this file, the install process loops endlessly.
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Hi Yaugen,
Try these instructions. The main task is to get Windows XP and Win7 to share resources.
Step one: Windows 7 Homegroup must be setup
Printer sharing must be setup in the Homegroup settings, if one of the computers in the network is using Windows 7.
1. Click Start
2. Click Control Panel
3. In the upper right corner ensure that View by has Large icons or Small icons selected.
4. Click Network and Sharing Center.
5. Click Choose homegroup and sharing options
6. If the Homegroup is not setup, you need to set up your homegroup before continuing.
Step two: Set the Workgroup on each computer
Each computer on the network must be set to the same Workgroup. The workgroup name needs to be changed from the default to a new name.
Windows XP:
1. Click Start.
2. Right click Computer and then left click Properties.
3. The default Workgroup is WORKGROUP.
4. The name of the Workgroup should be changed from the default.
5. In System Properties, click the Computer Name tab.
6. Click the Change button.
7. Enter the Workgroup name that is used by your entire network. If you are changing the Workgroup name, use the same name used in Windows 7.
8. Click OK.
9. You must restart your computer for the change to take effect.
Windows 7:
1. Click Start.
2. Right click Computer and then left click Properties.
3. The Workgroup is listed in System Properties.
4. The default Workgroup is WORKGROUP.
5. The name of the Workgroup should be changed from the default.
6. Change your Workgroup in Windows 7 by clicking Change settings.
7. Click the Change button.
8. Enter a new Workgroup name that will be used by your entire network.
9. Click OK.
10. You must restart your computer for the change to take effect.
Step three: Setup a share account on each computer in the network
Create a common share account on each of the computers, including the computer that is sharing the printer to the rest of the network. This share account must have the same name and password on each computer.
If you decide to use an existing account that appears on each computer all ready, this existing account must be password protected. If you do not want to password protect your default login, create a new share login as described in the following steps.
Windows XP
1. Click Start
2. Click Control Panel
3. Click User Accounts
4. Click Create a new account.
5. Enter the same user account name created as the share account on the Windows 7 computer.
6. Click Next.
7. Under “Pick an account type”, select ‘Computer Administrator’.
Note: In Windows XP you must select Computer Administrator in order setup a printer.
8. After you new account is created, select it under ‘pick an account to change’.
9. Click Create a password
10. Enter the same password used when creating the share account on the Windows 7 computer, following the directions on the screen.
11. Click Create Password button.
12. Log off your current user account and log into the new share account to activate it.
13. Once the computer is ready after logging into the share account, you can log off the share account and back into your regular user account.
Windows 7
1. Click Start
2. Click Control Panel
3. In the upper right corner ensure that View by has Large icons or Small icons selected.
4. Click User Accounts
5. Click Manage another account
6. Click Create a new account
7. Select Standard User
Note: The account created should be created with the lowest security setting necessary. Creating the share account as an administrator is discouraged.
8. Enter a new user account name. Use a name that is easy to remember as the account used for sharing resources across your network. For example: ‘ShareAccount’
9. After your new account is created, select it under “Choose the account you would like to change”.
10. Click Create a Password
11. Enter a new password, following the directions on the screen.
12. Click Create Password button.
13. Close any remaining opened windows, making a note of the new account name and password as you will need to create identical accounts and passwords on the other computers on your network.
14. Log off your current user account and log into the new share account to activate it.
15. Once the computer is ready after logging into the share account, you can log off the share account and back into your regular user account.
Step Four: Share the printer to the network
The computer that has the printer attached and installed by USB must have the printer shared to the network.
Windows XP
1. Open the printers and faxes folder in Windows XP.
Note: A hand symbol under the icon for the printer indicates it is already shared to the network.
2. Right click on the printer to be shared to the network.
3. Left click on Sharing.
4. Click “If you understand the security risks but want to share printers without running the wizard, click here”.
5. Select “Just enable printer sharing”.
6. Click OK.
7. Select “Share this printer”.
8. If the Share name is acceptable, click OK.
9. If you want to change the Share name, enter a new name. Click OK.
Note: If the Share name entered is longer than 8 characters, you will get a warning that the printer will not be accessible from MS-Dos computers.
Step five: Install the appropriate software for your printer
Install the printer software on the other computers on the network that will need to access the shared printer. Install the correct driver for the printer model for each computer on the network. Not all printers will need to have a driver installed, only newer printers.
1. Check for available drivers – visit the HP website and download available drivers.
Note: Even if you have an install CD for your older HP product, there may be an updated driver for your printer.
2. Launch the driver setup by double-clicking on the downloaded driver.
3. If the driver install process requires you to attach the printer USB cable to continue, click cancel instead. This will roll back the install, but it will leave the driver files installed.
4. Select the USB connection type. Look for the checkbox labeled “Connect later – Do not connect to the printer now. I will connect it later”.
Note: You might have to select USB connection type before the checkbox is visible.
5. Complete the install without attaching the USB cable.
6. After the software is installed, delete any icons created on the desktop. They will not be linked to the shared printer and will only result in errors if used.
Step six: Install the shared printer.
Note: Computers that are not sharing a resource to the network may not show up by name when viewing the entire network.
Windows 7
1. Click Start.
2. Click on Computer.
3. In the lower left pane, click on Network.
4. Double click on the computer that is sharing the printer.
5. Enter the name of your share account as the “User name”.
6. Enter the same password created for the share account.
7. Check the box labeled Remember my credentials.
8. Click OK.
9. Right click on the printer, left click Open.
10. Windows will find the previously loaded driver for the printer and complete the install.
I was an HP employee.
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Printer drivers...software downloaded, now how do i activate it?

had to have os reinstalled; backed up with time machine; printer still shows up, but error message tells me to install software. cannot use cd (apparently) so downloaded all canon drivers from apple.
now what???
(coming from windows, i find macbook is not very good at walking us amateurs through the necessary steps.)

Did you install the Canon drivers from Apple - Apple Canon Printer Drivers 2.11? After downloading you need to install the package by double-clicking on the package icon.
Then open the Print & Scan preferences. Select the displayed printer and click on the Delete [-] button to remove it. Now click on the Add [-] button. A window will appear like this:
Select your printer from the list. If a driver appears in the Use: dropdown menu then just click the Add button.

Since installing lion my iMac and powebook can't find my printer

since installing lion my iMac and macbook pro can't find my printer (it is on the supported devices list and I downloaded the latest drivers).
I called canon and they stepped me through reseting my print system and reinstalling the print drivers and libraries but I have tried direct USB and via airport and the computers dont recognise the printer anymore. Just to be sure it was not the printer I tried to print from my iphone and that works...
I have changed the usb cable, changed usb ports and nothing can get the computers to recognise the device. Please help all advice welcome!

:-) here's an interesting link http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3669#canon
Note: If you've haven't used Software Update recently on your Mac, please run it before connecting a printer or scanner to update your Mac's database on what software is available.
I would also do this after you plug in your printer. Apple might have updates for your printer.
there is Canon Software for lion. try uninstalling everything and starting from 0.
http://www.usa.canon.com/cusa/consumer/products/printers_multifunction/office_al l_in_one_inkjet_printers/pixma_mx860#DriversAndSoftware
I also read that if your printer shows up in your printer list before the appropriate drivers are installed, it might mess things up, if you plug in your printer and see it after cleaning everything you had done previously off, then try removing it from the printer list (don't just unplug it, delete the profile). And then install the appropriate drivers.

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