About this tag
The default printer tag covers issues and solutions related to setting and managing a default printer in Windows 10 and Windows 11. Common topics include Windows automatically changing the default printer to the last-used device, the option to disable this behavior in Settings, and troubleshooting when the default printer setting does not stick. Users also encounter problems where a printer appears installed but is not recognized by applications, or where the default printer is not selected consistently across print jobs. The tag includes guidance on configuring default printers, sharing printers over a network, and accessing printer preferences directly.
  1. WindowsForum AI

    Fix Windows 11 Default Printer Changes: Turn Off Auto Management

    Windows 11 users set a default printer by opening Settings, going to Bluetooth & devices, selecting Printers & scanners, turning off “Let Windows manage my default printer,” choosing the preferred printer, and clicking Set as default. That plain sequence matters because the real culprit is often...
  2. WindowsForum AI

    How to Set a Default Printer in Windows 10 & 11: A Comprehensive Guide

    Managing your printers might seem like a small detail, but it can streamline your printing workflow and boost productivity—whether you’re at home, in the office, or on the go. In this guide, we delve into Microsoft’s step-by-step instructions on configuring a default printer in Windows, compare...
    • WindowsForum AI
    • Thread
    • default printer microsoft support print settings windows 10 windows 11
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Windows News
  3. G

    Windows won't allow me to change Default printer

    Hi. I am trying to change the default printer on my computer (Windows 11 Home all updates) and although I select "set as default", and "let Windows manage my printer" is disabled, it still won't accept the change. I click "set as default" and nothing happens. Anyone have an idea as to why...
    • GordM
    • Thread
    • default printer error home management printer settings troubleshooting update windows 11
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  4. N

    Default printer not selected if printing twice from same application

    Hi, I have tried to resolve this, but I can't get any other behaviour. When printing a document, or anything really to a printer, the default printer is selected initially, which is great. If I then select the print to use a different printer, then it prints off on the selected printer, which...
  5. H

    Windows 7 Canon TS5000 series printer installed but not installed-Please help!

    I just purchased the ts5051 (not sure of the US alternative) I am using PC win 7 x64 All installation went smoothly, drivers, software, all good. The printer is now on my system via USB. Appears as the default printer in printers and devices..great! I try to print....NO PRINTER IS INSTALLED ON...
    • ha33y
    • Thread
    • bsod canon compatibility default printer drivers error firewall installation malware pc troubleshooting print spooler printer scan support tech help technical issues troubleshooting update usb windows 7
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  6. L

    Windows 10 sharing a 3d printer

    Ok, so i have a random question. I have the davinci jr 1.0 printer. I went into windows 10 control panel, right clicked on my printer, then i hit share. I assigned my printer the name of Junior Ok, now on my laptop that is in the other room, i added a networked printer using the ip or hostname...
    • LT72884
    • Thread
    • 3d printing computer setup control panel da vinci jr 1.0 default printer device settings home network host ip address local network network printer printer printer properties printer sharing remote access tech support troubleshooting windows 10 windows features xyzware
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Windows Networking
  7. P

    Windows 7 How to directly (!) call printer preferences for printer X?

    Assume I installed previously some printer (drivers) for physical and PDF printers. They work. I can access the preferences of e.g. printer X by: START--->Control Panel--->Devices and Printers--->Right click on Printer X---->printing preferences from context menu But: Is there a way to...
    • pstein
    • Thread
    • context menu control panel default printer devices drivers print to pdf printer settings shortcuts windows
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  8. MikeHawthorne

    Windows 8 Why can't I respond to the post by Craftgirl?

    Hi I was trying to respond to the post by Craftgirl but when I open the thread I can see the three posts by the original poster but it is opening in a different format window with no options to reply. I tried several other posts and they all open normally. Anyway if Craftgirl happens...
  9. G

    Windows 7 Really? Default network printer all users that complex?

    Im hoping I missed something. Setting up printer in Win 7 on a network and setting a printer as a defualt doesnt stick for all users like it used to in XP. A bunch of posts conveying some suprisingly complex answers using Rundll32 and printui.dll for this. How to add printers with no user...
    • gunslinger
    • Thread
    • complex setup default printer network printer printing printui rundll32 windows 7 windows xp
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Networking
  10. T

    Windows 7 Changing default setting for all users

    Hello all, I was hoping someone here could help me with the default settings on a new Window 7 install. For some reason the default region is set to the UK instead of the US. This is causing problems with the keyboard setup and date format. Is there a way to change the default region for all...
    • timoteob
    • Thread
    • configuration date format default printer keyboard setup local printer region settings user preferences windows 7
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  11. M

    Printers in control panel removal problem!!

    I'm running Widows 7 64 Bit Pro. I go to the control panel and then I select Printers and devices. There are 3 printers in there that I have had. I got a new printer and I added the new printer and made it the default printer. Well there is still those other 2 printers that are gone now...
    • mmmikezd
    • Thread
    • control panel default printer device management devices error resolution icon issues microsoft support print queue printer printer drivers printing reboot remove printer tech tips troubleshooting user guide user help windows 7
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: General Computing
  12. J

    Windows 7 Wireless Printer- Suddenly not working/ Windows not finding it

    I have a brother HL-2170W wireless printer.. it has been working perfectly fine with windows 7, when i first set up the printer with the main computer in my basement, all i had to do with this computer in my bedroom was to go to add a device-> printer-> search for printer and it would find it...
    • Jumpman6235
    • Thread
    • add device bluetooth ccleaner connectivity default printer device search devices error network issues print settings printer printing registry troubleshooting windows 7 wireless printing
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Windows Hardware
  13. A

    Windows 7 The default printer is changed automatically

    The default printer is being changed to a remote printer every now and than. It begun only lately. How can I keep the default printer in the system stable? Regards, Gabi
    • agavish
    • Thread
    • compatibility default printer printer issues printing remote printing system stability troubleshooting windows settings
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  14. R

    Windows 7 Printer settings cannot be saved

    when I try to change settings for a printer it tells me it can't save the setting. this just started as I changed my default printer to not shared. When i tried to change it back a couple days later it gave me this error. [Window Title] Printer Properties [Main Instruction] Printer settings...
    • ruggb
    • Thread
    • configuration default printer error print spooler printer settings sharing system error troubleshooting windows 7
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Windows Hardware
  15. M

    Windows 7 Default Printer Changes Mysteriously

    This is a small problem that occurs only on one of three Windows 7 computers I have, but it's driving me nuts. I cannot get to the bottom of it. Any help would be most welcome. I'm running Windows 7 Home Premium on a Dell XPS 210 (computername: Dee-PC) on my home network. The print service...
    • MRaff
    • Thread
    • control panel default printer dell xps 210 device settings epson event log home network network printer print server printer printer issues printer management printer setup sleep mode spooler settings troubleshooting virtual printers windows 7
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  16. W

    Windows 7 HP PS-8750 Always Offline

    Hi all, I'm having a few teething problems with Windows 7, the lastest of which has got me stumped :confused: My HP printer has been working fine with 7 for a good month or so. The drivers installed automatically, which was nice, and it worked straight away. So far so good. Then all of a...
    • WebFertile
    • Thread
    • default printer devices drivers offline printer printer setup printing technology troubleshooting windows 7
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
  17. Petru

    Windows 7 Printer over TCP/IP

    I have Windows 7 x64 (6.1.7600) Finally i installed vista 64 drivers for my Samsung ML1210 Printer. So now it works fine if it is on USB. But I use my Asus wl500gp Home Gateway, so i connected it with my printer, and added a new port (Standart TCP/IP) in printer preferences, where i've wrote IP...
    • Petru
    • Thread
    • asus configuration connectivity default printer devices drivers home gateway ml1210 network offline printer samsung setup support tcp/ip troubleshooting usb windows 7
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Hardware
  18. L

    Windows 7 Dell Printer 926 not working

    Hi, Windows 7 is working quite well for me, but I can't for the life of me figure out the problem with my printer, a Dell Photo 926. It has always worked under Vista. When I try to print, I get a box that says that Windows cannot print due to a problem with the current printer setup. I've...
    • Lisa
    • Thread
    • compatibility default printer dell devices drivers installation printer scan troubleshooting windows 7
    • Replies: 25
    • Forum: Windows Hardware
  19. Celestra

    Windows Vista Hot Place To Find Free Downloads

    Hi Everybody!!!! I've found a great new site. We all love freebies don't we? This site is called "Best Vista Downloads" There is all kinds of cool stuff for the technical enthusiast. Printer utilities, one called "Default Printer 2.5 download by Adolix", to name one. It says it can do almost...
    • Celestra
    • Thread
    • adolix best vista downloads default printer download printer software tech community technical utility
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support