Default Printer Keeps Changing (Windows)
From Windows 10, the management method of the printer that is normally used has changed. Check the following items for your Windows.
For Windows 11:
From Settings in the Start menu, change the setting of the printer you normally use.
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Open Settings.
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Select Bluetooth & devices from the menu on the left.
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Select Printers & scanners.
The Printers & scanners window appears.
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Turn off Let Windows manage my default printer.
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Click icon of printer you want to configure.
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Click Set as default displayed at top of window.
When the printer is set as default, the Default is appeared.
For Windows 10:
From Settings in the Start menu, change the setting of the printer you normally use.
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Open Settings.
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Select Devices.
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Select Devices and printers in Related settings.
The Devices and printers window appears.
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Right-click icon of printer you want to configure.
The settings menu opens.
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Select Set as default printer.
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Select OK when warning screen that says Windows will stop managing your default printer appears.
When the printer is set as default, the printer icon is checked.
For Windows 8 / Windows 8.1:
From the Control Panel, change the setting of the printer you normally use.
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Open Control Panel.
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Select View devices and printers or Devices and printers.
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Right-click icon of printer you want to configure.
The settings menu opens.
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Select Set as default printer.
When the printer is set as default, the printer icon is checked.