Setting the Default Printer

To set the default printer in Windows 10:

Watch the video or follow the instructions below:

  1. Navigate to the Windows Start menu.
  2. Select the Settings icon
  3. In the Settings dialog, select Devices.
  4. Make sure you are in the Printers & scanners section.
  5. Disable the setting Let Windows manage my default printer by setting it to Off.
  6. Select the printer listed that you want as the default printer.

    7. Note: Do not select thermal printer as the default printer as this may cause issues with printing reports.

  7. Select Manage.
  8. Select Set as Default.

To set the default printer in Windows 7:

Watch the video or follow the instructions below:

  1. Navigate to Windows Start > Control Panel.
  2. Select View devices and printers.
  3. Right-click on the printer you want to select as the default printer.
  4. From the context menu that opens, select Set as Default Printer.

    5. Note: Do not select thermal printer as the default printer as this may cause issues with printing reports.