How to set a default printer in Windows 10

Applies to: Windows 10


To choose a default printer, select the Start button and then Settings. Go to Devices > Printers & scanners >
select a printer > Manage
.

Then select Set as default. If you have Let Windows manage my default printer selected, you'll need to deselect it before you can choose a default printer on your own.

In Windows 10, your default can be the printer you last used. To turn on this mode, open Start and select Settings  > Devices >
Printers & scanners
.

Select the checkbox beside Let Windows manage my default printer.


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