Follow the instructions below to set up a default printer on the Windows operating system.

 
To choose a default printer, select the Start   button and then Settings .
  1. Go to Devices > Printers & scanners > select a printer > Manage.
  2. Then select Set as default.
If Let Windows manage my default printer is selected, it must be deselected before a default printer can be chosen.
 
In Windows 10, your Default printer can be the last printer used.
  1. To turn on this mode, open Start and select Settings  > Devices > Printers & scanners.
  2. Select the checkbox beside Let Windows manage my default printer.