{"id":129450,"date":"2020-12-08T12:00:15","date_gmt":"2020-12-08T09:00:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/how-to-stop-windows-10-from-changing-your-default-printer\/"},"modified":"2020-12-08T12:00:15","modified_gmt":"2020-12-08T09:00:15","slug":"how-to-stop-windows-10-from-changing-your-default-printer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-stop-windows-10-from-changing-your-default-printer\/","title":{"rendered":"#How to Stop Windows 10 From Changing Your Default Printer"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a21edd6cb8c7\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a21edd6cb8c7\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-stop-windows-10-from-changing-your-default-printer\/#How_to_Stop_Windows_10_from_Automatically_Changing_Your_Default_Printer\" >How to Stop Windows 10 from Automatically Changing Your Default Printer<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-stop-windows-10-from-changing-your-default-printer\/#How_to_Manually_Change_Your_Default_Printer_in_Windows_10\" >How to Manually Change Your Default Printer in Windows 10<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><strong>&#8220;#How to Stop Windows 10 From Changing Your Default Printer&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-698976 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/xdevices_and_printers_hero.jpg.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.GvB0Dfyqgo.jpg\" alt=\"Windows 10 Devices and Printers Icon\" width=\"650\" height=\"300\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Normally, Windows 10 will automatically set the printer you used most recently to be your default printer. For some people, this can be annoying. Luckily, you can turn this feature off and manage your default printer manually. Here\u2019s how.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Stop_Windows_10_from_Automatically_Changing_Your_Default_Printer\"><\/span>How to Stop Windows 10 from Automatically Changing Your Default Printer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>First, open \u201cSettings\u201d by clicking the \u201cStart\u201d menu and selecting the gear icon on the left. Or you can press Windows+i on your keyboard to open it quickly.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-694682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/xwin_open_settings.jpg.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.iILqEcbY-H.jpg\" alt=\"In the Windows 10 Start Menu, click the &quot;gear&quot; icon to open Settings.\" width=\"650\" height=\"320\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>In Settings, click \u201cDevices.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-698954\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/xwin_settings_click_devices.jpg.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.xNe8WQisw1.jpg\" alt=\"In Windows 10 Settings, click &quot;Devices.&quot;\" width=\"650\" height=\"247\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>In Devices, select \u201cPrinters &amp; Scanners\u201d in the sidebar menu.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-698953\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/xwin_click_printers_and_scanners.jpg.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.tjoHRzEaZz.jpg\" alt=\"In Windows 10 Settings, click &quot;Printers &amp; Scanners.&quot;\" width=\"650\" height=\"240\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>In \u201cPrinters &amp; Scanners\u201d settings, scroll down and uncheck the box beside \u201cLet Windows manage my default printer.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-698952\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/xuncheck_let_windows_manage_printer.jpg.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.Ef3z8RtlYQ.jpg\" alt=\"In Windows 10 Printers &amp; Scanners settings, uncheck &quot;Let Windows manage my default printer.&quot;\" width=\"650\" height=\"253\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>After that, you might want to stay in Settings to manually change your default printer\u2014see the instructions below. Otherwise, exit \u201cSettings,\u201d and the change you just made will take effect im<a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/social-mediaa\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"1\" title=\"Social Media\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">media<\/a>tely.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>How to Manage a Printer in Windows 10<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Manually_Change_Your_Default_Printer_in_Windows_10\"><\/span>How to Manually Change Your Default Printer in Windows 10<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If Windows Settings isn\u2019t already open, open it up and navigate to Devices &gt; Printers &amp; scanners.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-698953\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/xwin_click_printers_and_scanners.jpg.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.tjoHRzEaZz.jpg\" alt=\"In Windows 10 Settings, click &quot;Printers &amp; Scanners.&quot;\" width=\"650\" height=\"240\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>First, scroll down and locate the \u201cLet Windows manage my default printer\u201d option (see previous section). If the box beside it is checked, uncheck it. You have to turn this feature off to manage your default printer manually.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-698952\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/xuncheck_let_windows_manage_printer.jpg.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.Ef3z8RtlYQ.jpg\" alt=\"In Windows 10 Printers &amp; Scanners settings, uncheck &quot;Let Windows manage my default printer.&quot;\" width=\"650\" height=\"253\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>After that, scroll up on the same \u201cSettings\u201d page and locate the list of \u201cPrinters &amp; scanners\u201d installed on your system. Click the printer you\u2019d like to make your default, then click the \u201cManage\u201d button.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-698968\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/xwin_printer_click_manage.jpg.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.VF3vd_-CHM.jpg\" alt=\"In Windows 10 Settings, click the printer you'd like to set as default and select &quot;Manage.&quot;\" width=\"650\" height=\"288\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>When the individual printer settings page <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>ears, click the \u201cSet as default\u201d button.<\/p>\n<p>(If you don\u2019t see this button, go back to the previous page and uncheck \u201cLet Windows manage by default printer.\u201d)<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-698969\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/xwin10_click_set_as_default.jpg.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.ukTMPhAjkd.jpg\" alt=\"In Windows 10 printer settings, click &quot;Set as default.&quot;\" width=\"650\" height=\"241\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>After that, the printer you selected will be set as your default printer. Exit Settings and print as much as you\u2019d like. Just watch out for that expensive ink. Happy printing!<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>Why Is Printer Ink So Expensive?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script>\n setTimeout(function(){\n  !function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s)\n  {if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?\n  n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};\n  if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';\n  n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;\n  t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];\n  s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s) } (window, document,'script',\n  'https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js');\n   fbq('init', '335401813750447');\n   fbq('track', 'PageView');\n  },3000);\n<\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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