Set Your Default Printer in Windows 11

Your default printer is where your print jobs are automatically sent when using the Quick Print option in MS Office and other applications.  You can change your default printer at any time.

To Set Your Default Printer in Windows 11

  1. Click your Windows 11​ Search and begin typing "Printer".
  2. Select Printers & Scanners from the Search list.
  3. At the right, select the printer that should be the new default.
    Picture of the Settings box, with the Printers & Scanners list at the right.
     
  4. Click Set as default. There is no need to save.
    Shows the button, "Set as default", appears after you select a printer.


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