do I need to uninstall my old 8020 before I can install my new 8020?

[Pokefan]

How to uninstall my current HP 8020 in order to install my new hp 8020.

[Kuroi_Kenshi]

Hi @Pokefan,

Welcome to the HP Support Community! 

Thanks for reaching out about your query regarding your printer!

We're thrilled to have the opportunity to assist you and provide a solution.

Try these steps:

You don’t have to uninstall the old HP OfficeJet 8020 before installing the new one, especially if you're just replacing the same model, but it’s definitely a good idea to do a clean uninstall to avoid any driver conflicts or software confusion.

Here’s how to uninstall your old 8020 smoothly:

If You're on Windows:

Unplug the old printer (USB or power off if it's wireless).

Open Control Panel → go to Devices and Printers.

Right-click your HP OfficeJet 8020 → click Remove device.

Now go to Settings → Apps → Find anything that says HP OfficeJet 8020 or HP Smart → Click Uninstall.

Press Windows + R, type printui /s /t2, and hit Enter.

This opens the printer driver list.

Look for HP OfficeJet 8020 series driver and remove it if listed.

If You're on macOS:

Go to System Settings → Printers & Scanners.

Select the HP 8020 printer → click the minus (-) to remove it.

Then, open Finder → Go to Applications → Delete any HP printer software folders.

Optionally, go to:

~/Library/Printers

~/Library/Application Support/HP

And delete HP-related files (only if you’re comfortable doing so).

Now, To Install Your New HP 8020:

Go to https://123.hp.com and type in 8020.

Download HP Smart and follow the setup process for your new printer.

Connect via Wi-Fi, USB, or Ethernet as per your preference.

I hope this helps.

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