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How to Set Default Printer in Windows 10

By: Waseem Patwegar

If you are mostly printing to a particular printer, you may want to set this printer as the default printer on your computer. You will find below the steps to Set Default Printer in Windows 10.

Set Default Printer in Windows 10

Set Default Printer in Windows 10

If you are using a Laptop at both Home & Office, you can easily end up printing your grocery list or personal documents to the office printer.

Similarly, you may find yourself giving a print command at office, only to realize that you are printing to your Home Printer.

This common scenario can be avoided by setting a Default Printer on your Computer.

1. Set Default Printer in Windows 10

Follow the steps below to Set Default Printer in Windows 10

1. Click on the Start button and click on the Settings Icon.

Open Settings in Windows

2. On the Settings Screen, click on Devices.

Devices Setting Option in Windows

3. On the next screen, select Printers & Scanners in the left-pane. In the right-pane, click on the Printer that you want to set as default and then click on Manage.

Manage Printer Option in Windows

4. On the next screen, click on Set as Default button.

Set Default Printer in Windows

After this, you will find all your print jobs going to your selected default printer.

2. Automatically Switch Default Printer Based on Location

“Let Windows manage my default printer” feature in Windows 10 can automatically switch the default printer on your computer based on your Location.

This ensures that when you go home, the default printer on your computer automatically switches from the Office Printer to your Home Printer.

1. Go to Settings > Devices.

2. On the next screen, select Printers & Scanners in the left-pane. In the right-pane, scroll down and select Let Windows manage my default printer option.

Let Windows Manage My Default Printer Option

This will automatically switch the default printer on your computer, based on the most recently used printer in that particular location.

While this method works well for most users, it can be problematic for those who keep switching to different printers at office.

In which case, the most recently used printer at office will end up becoming the default printer at your office.

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