HP Scanner keeps defaulting to a printer I don't have. I don't know how to delete the ghost printer

[HPM-P]

HP 8610. Scan Doctor shows HP7600 connected. I cannot figure how to get rid of this ghost scanner. Once I select the HP8610, then turn off the computer and printer, then I need to restart them and the scan will work.  The ghost HP7600 is not show in my list of computer devices. How do I get rid of the HP7600?

[sandytechy20]

@HPM-P

Welcome to HP support community.

Perform root level uninstallation to remove all the printer related software's.

• In Windows, search for and open Programs and Features.
• Select your HP printer.
• Select Uninstall.
• In Windows, search for and open Devices and Printers.
• In the Devices and Printers window look for your HP Printer. If you see it listed, right-click on it and choose "Delete" or "Remove Device.”
• Open up the run command with the "Windows Key + R" key combo.
• Type printui.exe /s and click OK.
• Click on Drivers tab.
• Look for HP Printer driver. If you see it click on it and click Remove at the bottom.
• Select OK.
• Remove all instances of the same.
• Select Apply and OK on the Print Server Properties windows.
• Close Devices and Printers. 
• Restart the PC again.

Download and install printer full feature driver

Click here to download the driver.

I hope that helps.

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Cheers.