Do you have a preferred printer that you use to print most of your documents What is a default printer? If so, make that printer the default so all your apps use it for printing by default
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We'll show you how to do that on windows 10 and 11
To make a printer the default on windows 10, first, open the settings app
Do this by pressing windows+i keys together. There are many ways to find your default printer One thatβs relatively easy and works in all windows versions is to start command prompt, powershell, or windows terminal and run this command Then, you see all the printers installed on your computer, like in the screenshot below.
Disable the β let windows manage my default printer β option to prevent windows from automatically changing your default printer Then select the printer you want to set as the default and click manage The classic windows control panel can also be used to set a default printer. Want to keep using your old printer
Learn how to install an old printer manually in windows 11 and get it working with just a few extra steps.
If you prefer printing to a specific printer, you can set that particular printer as the default printer on your computer This ensures that all your print jobs are always sent to your preferred printer This can be useful if there are multiple printers (as in an office) and you want to make sure that you are always printing to a nearby printer. In this guide, we will take you through simple steps to set or change the default printer on your windows 11 device so you can enjoy a quick and easy printing experience
What is a default printer
