How Do I Set My Printer as Default in Windows 8?
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How do I change my default printer?

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 make my printer default automatically?

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.

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