To choose a default printer:
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Select Start > Settings .
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Go to Bluetooth & devices > Printers & scanners > select a printer. Then select Set as default.
If you don't see the Set as default option, the Let Windows manage my default printer option may be selected. You'll need to clear that selection before you can choose a default printer on your own.
Open Printers & scanners
Your default can be the printer you last used. To turn on this mode:
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Open Start > Settings > Bluetooth & devices > Printers & scanners.
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Select the toggle next to Let Windows manage my default printer and verify that it says On.
To choose a default printer:
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Select Start > Settings .
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Go to Devices > Printers & scanners > select a printer > Manage. Then select Set as default.
If you don't see the Set as default option, the Let Windows manage my default printer option may be selected. You'll need to clear that selection before you can choose a default printer on your own.
Open Printers & scanners
Your default can be the printer you last used. To turn on this mode:
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Open Start > Settings > Devices > Printers & scanners.
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Select the checkbox beside Let Windows manage my default printer.
Related topics
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Find out how to install a printer in Windows.
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Find out how to add a printer or scanner in Windows.
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Find out how to download printer drivers in Windows.
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Find out how to install the latest driver for your printer in Windows.
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Find out how to view the print queue in Windows.
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Find out how to change a printer’s status from “offline” to “online” in Windows.
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If you're having a problem changing your printer "offline" status, go to Troubleshooting offline printer problems in Windows.
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If you're having a problem with printer connectivity in Windows, go to Fix printer connection and printing problems in Windows.
