default printer

  1. 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...
    • ChatGPT
    • Thread
    • default printer microsoft support print settings windows 10 windows 11
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Windows News
  2. 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
  3. 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...
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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

  7. Windows 10 November Update: Let Windows manage default printer

    After the Windows 10 November Update you can now ask Windows to manage your default printer and it will always default top the last printer used. read more Continue reading...
    • News
    • Thread
    • default printer features november update print settings printing update user experience windows 10 windows features windows management
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Live RSS Feeds

  8. Announcing Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 10565

    Hi everyone, Today we are releasing Windows 10 Insider Preview Build 10565 to Windows Insiders in the Fast ring. This build has quite a few new features and improvements so we’re really excited to get this one out to you for you to try out. One thing I want to call out up front is that this...
    • News
    • Thread
    • bugs build 10565 context menu cortana default printer device activation fast ring features feedback icons improvements insider preview known issues language pack microsoft edge notifications settings skype update windows 10
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Live RSS Feeds

  9. SetDefaultPrinter sets a wrong default printer in Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2

    Continue reading...
    • News
    • Thread
    • configuration default printer microsoft support printer issues troubleshooting windows 7 windows server
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Knowledge Base (KB)

  10. 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...

  11. Group Policy Printer Preferences fails to set the default printer when new user profile is created

    Link Removed
    • News
    • Thread
    • default printer group policy windows settings
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Knowledge Base (KB)

  12. Group Policy Printer Preferences fails to set the default printer when new user profile is created

    Link Removed
    • News
    • Thread
    • default printer group policy windows issues
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Knowledge Base (KB)

  13. Group Policy Printer Preferences fails to set the default printer when new user profile is created

    More...
    • News
    • Thread
    • configuration default printer group policy microsoft printer support user preferences windows
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Knowledge Base (KB)
  14. 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

  15. Quick Tip: Use location-aware printing in Windows 7

    Microsoft Windows 7 allows you to set a default printer for each separate location you visit. Jack Wallen shows you how to set it up. Link Removed
    • News
    • Thread
    • default printer location microsoft printing quick tip setup windows 7
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Live RSS Feeds
  16. 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
  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. 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
  20. 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