Setting or changing the default printer on your computer can vary slightly depending on whether you are using a Windows PC or a Mac. Here’s how you can do it for both operating systems:
Setting or Changing Default Printer in Windows:
- Open Settings:
- Click on the Start menu and select Settings (the gear icon).
- Navigate to Devices:
- In the Settings window, click on “Devices”.
- Select Printers & scanners:
- In the Devices menu, select “Printers & scanners” from the left sidebar.
- Choose a Printer:
- Scroll down to the “Printers & scanners” section and locate the printer you want to set as default.
- Set as Default:
- Click on the printer you want to set as default, then click on “Manage” and select “Set as default”.
- Confirm Changes:
- Once selected, the chosen printer should now have a checkmark next to it indicating it is the default printer.
Setting or Changing Default Printer in macOS:
- Open System Preferences:
- Click on the Apple logo in the top-left corner of your screen and select “System Preferences”.
- Go to Printers & Scanners:
- In the System Preferences window, click on “Printers & Scanners”.
- Select Default Printer:
- From the list of printers on the left-hand side, right-click (or Ctrl-click) on the printer you want to set as default.
- Set as Default Printer:
- From the contextual menu that appears, choose “Set Default Printer”.
- Verify Changes:
- The printer icon should now have a green checkmark next to it, indicating it is the default printer.
Additional Tips:
- Removing Printers: You can remove printers you no longer use by selecting them in the list and clicking the minus (-) button.
- Network Printers: If your printer is connected to your network, ensure it’s turned on and connected to the same network as your computer for it to appear in the list.
By following these steps, you should be able to easily set or change the default printer.
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