Uninstalling the MP drivers (Windows)
Perform the following procedure to uninstall the MP drivers:
CAUTION: Uninstalling means deleting software, such as MP drivers, from the computer. Once the software has been deleted the unit cannot be used through the computer until the software has been reinstalled.
Note: Login as a user with Administrator privileges to uninstall on WindowsXP/2000/Vista. Turn off any programs running in the background, such as antivirus programs and firewalls before begining.
- Select 'Program' (for Windows 2000), or 'All Programs' (for Windows XP and Vista) from the Start menu.
- Select the name of the printer model to remove and select 'Uninstall.'
- When the MP Drivers Uninstaller window is displayed, click 'Perform.'
- When the confirmation window is displayed, click 'Yes.'
- When the Uninstallation Complete window is displayed, click 'Complete.'
Note: Be sure to disconnect the USB cable from the computer. To prevent hardware conflicts on the computer, avoid connecting the USB cable to the computer unless the unit's software has been properly installed.
If there is no uninstaller
If there is no uninstaller in the Start menu of Windows Vista, follow these steps:
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Select the printer to be deleted
Select the Start menu -> Control Panel -> Hardware and Sound -> Printers.
Click the model to delete, then press the Alt key on your keyboard. On the File menu, click Delete.
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Delete the printer
If the User Account Control dialog box appears, click Continue. Then when the confirmation message appears, click Yes.
The icon is deleted.
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Select the printer driver to be deleted
Press the Alt key. On the File menu, select Run as administrator, and then click Server Properties....
If the User Account Control dialog box appears, click Continue.
Click the Drivers tab. In the Installed printer drivers list, click the printer to delete.
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Delete the printer driver
When you click Remove..., Remove Driver And Package dialog box is displayed.
Select Remove driver and driver package, and then click OK.
In the confirmation dialog box, click Yes.
When data collection is completed in the Remove Driver Package dialog box, click Delete.
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Click OK.
The deletion of the printer driver is complete.
