Windows 10
To choose a default printer:
Select Start > Settings .
Go to Devices > Printers & scanners > select a printer > Manage. Then select Set as default.
If you don't see the Set as default option, the Let Windows manage my default printer option may be selected. You'll need to clear that selection before you can choose a default printer on your own.
Your default can be the printer you last used. To turn on this mode:
Open Start > Settings > Devices > Printers & scanners.
Select the checkbox beside Let Windows manage my default printer.
Windows 11
To choose a default printer:
Select Start > Settings .
Go to Bluetooth & devices > Printers & scanners > select a printer. Then select Set as default.
If you don't see the Set as default option, the Let Windows manage my default printer option may be selected. You'll need to clear that selection before you can choose a default printer on your own.
Your default can be the printer you last used. To turn on this mode:
Open Start > Settings > Bluetooth & devices > Printers & scanners.
Select the toggle next to Let Windows manage my default printer and verify that it says On.
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