How do you set a default printer?

Answer 1

The default printer is changed in Windows by opening the start menu, going to Devices and Printer, and right clicking on the desired printer. Set as default printer is selected to finalize the change.

Answer 2

If you only have one printer connected to your computer then Windows will set that as the default as well as putting a big green tick or check mark next to the printer. If you have more than one printer connected to your computer then you need to left click on the printer you want to be default, right click to bring up the menu and select default in the menu

Answer 3

Go to Start>Control Panel>Hardware and Printers. Then click on the printer you want to edit or install a new printer (hardware). If you want to edit a printer right click on its icon and click "properties".

Answer 4

The default printer is the one that the computer recognises first if you have more than one printer connected. You can nominate which printer is your default if you have more than one connected.

Answer 5

Right click on it in printers and faxes (found in windows control panel) > set as default printer.

Answer 6

Control Panel> Printers and Other hardware> View Installed Printers or Fax Printers> Right-click desired printer> Click "Set as default"

Answer 7

When a new printer is added, it can also be set as the default printer.

Answer 8

You can set a printer as a default printer when, in Windows, you use the add a new printer facility. From memory: Start, Control Panel, Printers and scanners.