6.19. How to set default printer

By default, Windows will manage the default printer. You can turn off this behavior:

1. Select the Windows icon + I.
2. Select Devices (or Bluetooth and devices on Windows 11).
3. Select Printers & scanners.
4. Uncheck Let Windows manage my default printer.

Set default printer on Windows

1. Select the Windows icon + I.
2. Select Devices (or Bluetooth and devices on Windows 11).
3. Select Printers & scanners.
4. Select the printer and select Manage.
5. Select Set as default.

Alternatively, do it from the Control panel.

1. Open Control Panel and select Devices and Printers.
2. Right-click printer and select Set as default printer.

Set default printer on Mac

1. Select Apple menu , System Preferences…, then select Printers & Scanners.
2. Select the drop-down menu labeled Default Printer and select the desired printer. If you select Last printer used, the computer remembers the printer you used last at your current network location.