Uninstalling the Software
If you do not need the printer driver, fax driver, or Product Extended Survey Program, you can uninstall them with the following procedure.
If you are a Macintosh user, see "For Macintosh" to uninstall the software (Printer Driver or Fax Driver).
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IMPORTANT
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Confirm the following before uninstalling the software:
You must be have administrative privileges on the computer.
You should have the installation software (in case you want to re-install the drivers).
You have closed all applications on your computer.
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For Windows
To uninstall the printer/fax driver
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Open [Programs and Features].
For Windows XP:
From the [Start] menu, select [Control Panel], and then double-click [Add or Remove Programs].
For Windows Vista/7:
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From the [Start] menu, select [Control Panel].
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Click [Uninstall a Program] or double-click [Programs and Features].
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For Windows 8:
Right-click the lower-left corner of the screen and select [Programs and Features].
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Select [Canon L190/L410 Series], and then click [Uninstall/Change].
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Click [Delete].
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Click [Yes] to confirm the uninstallation.
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Click [Exit] (or [Restart]).
To uninstall the Product Extended Survey Program
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Open [Programs and Features].
For Windows XP:
From the [Start] menu, select [Control Panel], and then double-click [Add or Remove Programs].
For Windows Vista/7:
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From the [Start] menu, select [Control Panel].
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Click [Uninstall a program] or double-click [Programs and Features].
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For Windows 8:
Right-click the lower-left corner of the screen and select [Programs and Features].
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Select [Canon Laser Printer/Scanner/Fax Extended Survey Program], and then click [Uninstall].
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Follow the on-screen instructions.
For Macintosh
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If the machine is connected to a computer with a USB cable, disconnect the USB cable.
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Open [System Preferences], and then click [Print & Fax] or [Print & Scan].
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Select the machine, and then click the [-] icon.
Delete all print queues set from this driver.
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Start the Mac OS X Finder.
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From the menu bar, click [Go] -> [Go to Folder].
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Enter the location of the folder below, click [Go], and then delete a file or folder.
- Drag a file or folder to [Trash] icon on the Dock to delete.
If [Authenticate] dialog box appears, enter the administrator's name and password, and then click [OK].
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Software
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Location of the folder to enter
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Name of the file or folder to delete
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Printer Driver
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/Library/Printers/Canon/
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CUPS_MF_Printer
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/Library/Printers/PPDs/Contents/Resources/
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CNPZBXXXZB.ppd.gz
(XXX may differ depending on the model.) |
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Fax Driver
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/Library/Printers/Canon/
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CUPSFAX
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/Library/LaunchAgents/
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jp.co.canon.CUPSFAX.BG.plist
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/Library/Printers/PPDs/Contents/Resources/
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CNMCXXXFUK.ppd.gz
(XXX may differ depending on the model.) |
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Close all windows open.
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Restart the computer.