How to change the default printer in Windows

September 14, 2026
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1. Click the Startbutton in the lower left corner of the Home page, then click Settings.

2. In the popup dialog box, select Devices.

3. Now select Printers & scanners. In the Printer & scanners interface, uncheck Let Windows manage my default printer.

4. Now choose a printer. Click on the selected printer, and click the Manage button.

Here, in the OneNote for Windows 10 interface, we can change the printer status. Click the Set as default button.

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