What is a Default Printer?
A default printer is the printer that your computer automatically chooses to use when you print a document, photo, or anything else. If you have more than one printer connected to your computer, setting one as the default means that whenever you hit ‘Print‘, the computer will use that printer unless you specifically choose a different one. This makes printing quicker and easier because you don’t have to select a printer each time you print something, as long as you’re okay with using the same printer most of the time.
How to Set or Change Default Printer in Windows 11?
Setting or changing the default printer in Windows 11 is a simple yet essential task for anyone who regularly uses multiple printers. Sometimes, Windows decides which printer it’s going to use on its own which leads to problems if there are multiple printers connected to the system. So let’s discuss and understand 3 different methods on how to set or change the default printer in Windows 11.
In this article, we will learn why you need to change or set up a default printer in Windows. After that, we will see how to change the default printer in Windows with proper demonstration.
Methods to Set the Default Printer in Windows 11
- Method 1: Set or Change Default Printer Using Settings
- Method 2: Set or Change Default Printer Using Control Panel
- Method 3: Set or Change Default Printer Using Command Prompt