How to Set the Default Printer on Windows 10 or 11 Do you have a preferred printer that you use to print most of your documents? If so, make that printer the default so all your apps use it for printing by default
How to Set a Default Printer in Windows 10 11: A Comprehensive Guide In this guide, we delve into Microsoft’s step-by-step instructions on configuring a default printer in Windows, compare the options available on Windows 11 and Windows 10, and explore best practices to ensure that your printing setup remains both efficient and reliable
How to Set Your Default Printer in Windows (Step-by-Step Guide for 2025) This guide shows you exactly how to set your default printer in Windows 11, Windows 10, and older versions You’ll learn multiple methods, troubleshooting steps, and how to stop Windows from changing your default printer without permission
5 ways to set the default printer in Windows (all versions) When this setting is enabled, Windows 10 manages the default printer for you, and it always sets it to be the printer you last used After you’ve unchecked this option, click or tap on the name of the printer you want as your default, and then on Manage You see links to several configuration options
How to Set (Change) the Default Printer in Windows 10 and 11 Disable the “ Let Windows manage my default printer ” option to prevent Windows from automatically changing your default printer Then select the printer you want to set as the default and click Manage Click Set as default The classic Windows Control Panel can also be used to set a default printer