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 and 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.