How to Get Rid of the Printer Icon in the Dock After Printing

Have you ever noticed that the printer icon stays in your dock after your printing is coming?  I do, and I wanted it to disappear once I am finished printing my documents or photos.

Here are two ways to do so:

Next Time You Print
1)  Next time you print and you see the printer icon in the dock, right-click (or Control-click) the printer icon, and select Auto Quit if there isn't already a checkmark next to it.
2)  Right-click (or Control-click) and select Quit.
3)  You are all set for the next time you print!

Make the Change Now!
1)  Select the Apple Menu > System Preferences
2)  Double-click the Print & Fax icon.
3)  Double-click the printer you want to configure.  In my example, I only have one printer.

4)  You should now see the printer icon in the dock.
5)  Right-click (or Control-click) the printer icon, and select Auto Quit if there isn't already a checkmark next to it.
6)  Right-click (or Control-click) and select Quit.
7)  You are all set for the next time you print!