It is recommended that you use the Installer to uninstall an unnecessary driver.
For Mac OS X version 10.5.x/Mac OS X version 10.6.x
1.Click the [Print & Fax] icon in [System Preferences].
2. Select the printer you use on [Printers], then click [-].
3. Delete the printers that are registered, then close the [Print & Fax] dialog box.
4. Open Finder application of your Mac OS X.
5. Select [Go] → [Go to Folder] from the menu bar.
6. Enter the following folder locations, click [Go], then delete the files and folders.
Delete Example: You can delete files and folders by dragging them to the [Trash] icon in the Dock.
Location | Files and folders to delete |
/Library/Printers/Canon/ | CUPSCAPT |
/Library/LaunchAgents/ | jp.co.canon.CUPSCAPT.BG.plist |
When the [Authenticate] dialog box is displayed Enter the administrator's name and password, and then click [OK]. |
7. Close all open windows.
8. Restart your computer.
The printer driver is uninstalled.
For Mac OS X version 10.7.x 1. Click the [Print & Scan] icon in [System Preferences].
2.Select the printer you use on [Printers], then click [-].
3. Delete the printers that are registered, then close the [Print & Scan] dialog box.
4. Open Finder application of your Mac OS X.
5. Select [Go] → [Go to Folder] from the menu bar.
6. Enter the following folder locations, click [Go], then delete the files and folders.
Delete Example: You can delete files and folders by dragging them to the [Trash] icon in the Dock.
Location | Files and folders to delete |
/Library/Printers/Canon/ | CUPSCAPT |
/Library/LaunchAgents/ | jp.co.canon.CUPSCAPT.BG.plist |
/Library/Printers/PPDs/
Contents/Resources/ | Delete all the following files in the folders. CNMCxxxAUS.ppd.gz (xxx is a model name starting with [LBP].) |
When the [Authenticate] dialog box is displayed Enter the administrator's name and password, and then click [OK]. |
7. Close all open windows.
8. Restart your computer.
The printer driver is uninstalled.
