How to Set a Default Printer

How to Set a Default Printer

This guide explains how to set your preferred printer as the default printer

Before You Begin

  • Your printer must already be installed on your computer.
  • If you do not see your printer listed, contact your IT Help Desk for assistance.

Step 1: Open the Settings App

  1. Click the Start button.
  2. Select Settings.

Step 2: Open Printers & Scanners

  1. In the left navigation pane, click Bluetooth & devices.
  2. Select Printers & scanners.

Step 3: Turn Off Automatic Printer Management

Windows 11 can automatically change your default printer to the last printer you used. To manually choose your default printer:

  1. Scroll to the bottom of the Printers & scanners page.
  2. Find Let Windows manage my default printer.
  3. Toggle the setting Off.

Note: If this setting is enabled, Windows may change your default printer automatically.

Step 4: Set Your Default Printer

  1. In the list of printers, click the printer you want to use as your default.
  2. Click the Set as default button.

Once selected, Default will appear beneath the printer's name.


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