How to set a default printer

Created by James Collette, Modified on Thu, 10 Aug, 2023 at 9:36 AM by James Collette

Windows 10


To choose a default printer:

  1. Select Start Settings .

  2. Go to DevicesPrinters & 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.
    Open Printers & scanners

Your default can be the printer you last used. To turn on this mode:

  1. Open Start Settings DevicesPrinters & scanners.

    Open Printers & scanners

  2. Select the checkbox beside Let Windows manage my default printer.


Windows 11


To choose a default printer:

  1. Select Start Settings .

  2. Go to Bluetooth & devicesPrinters & 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.
    Open Printers & scanners

Your default can be the printer you last used. To turn on this mode:

  1. Open Start Settings Bluetooth & devicesPrinters & scanners.

    Open Printers & scanners

  2. Select the toggle next to Let Windows manage my default printer and verify that it says On.


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