How Do I Change My Default Printer Settings in Windows 10?
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To choose a default printer, select the Start button and then Settings . Go to Devices > Printers & scanners > select a printer > Manage. Then select Set as default. If you have Let Windows manage my default printer selected, you’ll need to deselect it before you can choose a default printer on your own.

How do I change my default printer settings?

Change the Default Printer

  1. In the lower-left corner of your screen, click the Windows [Start] button > From the side panel, click the gear-shaped [Settings] icon > Select “Devices”. …
  2. Select the printer you wish to set as the default > Click [Manage] > Click [Set as default].

How do I stop Windows 10 from changing my default printer?

How to stop Windows 10 from changing the default printer

  1. Open the Settings app.
  2. Go to the following page: Settings -> Devices -> Printers and Scanners.
  3. See the option named Let Windows manage my default printer. Turn it off as shown below:
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