How to set default printer
By default Windows will manage the default printer. You can turn off this behavior:
- Select the Windows icon.
- Select Settings.
- Select Devices.
- Select Printers & scanners.
- Uncheck Let Windows manage my default printer.
Set default printer on Windows
- Select the Windows icon.
- Select Settings.
- Select Devices.
- Select Printers & scanners.
- Select the printer and select Manage.
- Select Set as default.
Alternatively do it from the Control panel.
- Open Control Panel and select Devices and Printers.
- Right-select printer and select Set as default printer.
Set default printer on Mac
- Select Apple menu , System Preferences…, then select Printers & Scanners.
- 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.