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How to set default printer windows 10

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In this article, we will discuss how to set the printer by default in Windows 10. When you use a printer in Windows 10 to print something, it will set the last used printer by default. So if you don't manually select a printer for the task, the last printer used will be the default printer. Here we will see how to set up the default printer in Windows 10.
 
Way 1: Install Default Printer in Windows 10 via Settings
 
You can directly go to Windows 10 Settings to select the printer you want to use by default. It speeds up clicks on your favorite printer.
 
Step 1: Click the Windows icon in the toolbar, then select Settings.
Step 2: In the Settings window, click Devices Printers Scanners in order.
Step 3: Look in the right pane, then select "Allow Windows 10 to manage your default printer".
Step 4: Scroll down to Printers & Scanners. Click the printer you want to set as the default, then click the Manage button.
Step 5: In the new window, click on "Set as Default" to set the selected printer as default on Windows 10.
 
Way 2: Make a Default Printer from Windows 10 Control Panel
 
Step 1. Open Control Panel by entering the function name in the Cortana search bar and then click on the result.
Step 2: In the Control Panel window click on Devices & Printers.
Step 3: In the Printers section, right-click on the printer you want to set as default in Windows 10, and then click Set as default printer.
 
Way 3: Define default printer command line windows 10
 
Recently I had to install the default printer on my Windows 10 machine. I thought it was as easy as clicking Printers in Control Panel, but it brought me to the list of printers without changing the defaults.
 
After some searching I found out how to replace it; You just need to go to Settings > Devices Printer > Select Default Printer to select the printer you want.
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