Setting a Default Printer

Issue

When printing, the default printer is not the desired printer.

Environment

• Windows 11

Resolution

Method 1

1. Click on the Start menu.
2. Select the Settings icon.
3. Click Devices.
4. Click Printers & scanners.
5. Scroll down and turn off Let Windows manage my default printer.
6. Click the printer you want to be the default.
7. Click Manage.
8. Click Set as default.
   • The default printer will have a subheading stating it is the default printer.

Method 2

1. Click on the Start menu.
2. Start typing Control Panel and select it from the results.
3. Click on View devices and printers.
4. Click Yes to the pop-up message saying "Windows will stop managing your default printer."
5. Right-click the printer you want to be the default.
6. Click Set as Default.