5.26 How to set default printer

How to set default printer

By default Windows will manage the default printer. You can turn off this behavior:

  1. Select the Windows  icon.
  2. Select Settings.
  3. Select Devices.
  4. Select Printers & scanners.
  5. Uncheck Let Windows manage my default printer.

Set default printer on Windows

  1. Select the Windows  icon.
  2. Select Settings.
  3. Select Devices.
  4. Select Printers & scanners.
  5. Select the printer and select Manage.
  6. Select Set as default.

Alternatively do it from the Control panel.

  1. Open Control Panel and select Devices and Printers.
  2. Right-select printer and select Set as default printer.

Set default printer on Mac

  1. Select Apple menu System Preferences…, then select Printers & Scanners.
  2. Select the drop-down menu labeled Default Printer and select the desired printer. If you select Last printer used the computer remembers the printer you used last at your current network location.
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