Set Default Printer on Windows 11
Modified on: Fri, Apr 11 2025 3:06 PMWINDOWS 11:
To choose a default printer:
Select Start > Type 'Printers & Scanners' > Press Enter
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On Printers & scanners > select a printer > select Set as default.
**Note: 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.
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Your default can be the printer you last used. To turn on this mode:
Select Start > Type 'Printers & Scanners' > Press Enter
On Printers & scanners > Turn on the button for Let Windows manage my default printer.