How to set a default printer on a Windows workstation

Created by William Bonanno, Modified on Wed, 07 Dec 2022 at 03:13 PM by William Bonanno

Follow these instructions to set a default printer on your Windows workstation:


  1. Make sure you are signed in and then click the Windows logo on your taskbar at the bottom
  2. Start typing to search. Type in "Printers" and then click the "Printers and Scanners" option that shows up
  3. In the Printers and Scanners window, uncheck the "Let Windows manage my default printer" box
  4. Click the printer you want to set as your default
  5. Click on "Manage"
  6. There, you should be able to set your preferred printer as your default printer

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