Learn how to set the default printer in Windows 11/10. If you keep switching locations, then you can let Windows manage the default printer.

If Windows 11/10 keeps changing your default printer, disable Let Windows manage my default printer setting or tweak your Registry.

From there select Change my default printer when I change networks, and select the network you want to associate it with. Repeat this process for any of your installed printers, and you're all set.

Here's how to set a default printer on Windows and macOS to avoid the frustration and waste of sending a black-and-white document to your color photo printer.

To set a default printer on your Windows 10 computer, you'll need to search for and open into your Printers & Scanners menu.

Currently at work there are two printers. The first one is a HP Officejet pro 8600 and a brother dcr-8110dn . The HP printer is wireless and the brother requires a usb cable to be connected to the ...