how do i remove my old printer icon/software?

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how do i remove my old printer icon/software?

i recently bought a new printer and installed in on my mac, and am no longer using the old HP as the wireless radio doesnt work. the HP icon is still on my dock, and i want to remove the software and the icon. new printer is installed, but the icon isn't on the dock, and i have to search for it when i want to scan something. also, i want to put my cisco router icon on the dock as well. i am a longtime PC user who switched to this mac in march last year. still learning the ropes!

thanks!

MacBook Pro, Mac OS X (10.6.8)

Posted on Jan 7, 2012 2:31 PM

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Answer 1

Jan 7, 2012 2:58 PM in response to electricnachos

Removing Old Printer:

On your Dock, drag the Old Printer icon away from the dock. (A puff of smoke should show - this means you have removed it from the Dock)
Navigate to [System Preferences > Print & Scan].
(On the left of the Print & Scan window will be a white colored column, titled 'Printers', with a '+' and a '-' symbol at the bottom.) Click on the Old HP Printer, that is located in this column, and click the '-' symbol that is at the bottom of the white colored column titled 'Printers'.
Select 'Delete Printer' when the dialogue box shows.

Adding Printer Icon to Dock:

Navigate to [System Preferences > Print & Scan].
Drag the New Printer Icon (In the White Column titled 'Printers') and place it on your Dock.

Please note: You cannot add the Printer Icon next to the Icons near the Trash Can.

Keep moving the Printer Icon along the Dock until a gap opens for you to place the Printer Icon.

Adding the Router Icon to Dock:

As far as I am aware, this is not possible. Wi-Fi settings are located on the Title Bar at the top right hand corner, of every window.

There is no need to have the Router on the Dock.

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