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How to Set the Default Printer in Windows 11

Choose which printer Windows uses automatically.

Quick Answer

Open Settings → Bluetooth & devices → Printers & scanners, turn off 'Let Windows manage my default printer' if needed, then choose the printer and Set as default.

Step by Step

  1. Open Settings.
  2. Select Bluetooth & devices.
  3. Select Printers & scanners.
  4. If Windows is managing the default automatically, turn off that option.
  5. Select the printer you want.
  6. Choose Set as default.

If That Doesn't Work

  • If Set as default is not shown, Windows may still be configured to manage the default printer automatically.
  • Some programs remember their own last-used printer.

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