Although this could be a convenient feature for many users, it’ll keep changing the default printer, increasing the chances of sending the print job to the wrong device. Also, if you try to change the settings, you will find that setting a printer as one of the defaults is missing from the Settings app. However, if you must change the default printer manually, Windows 11 lets you modify this behavior. You only need to disable the feature that controls your printers to make the “Set as default” option available. This guide will teach you the steps to choose the default printer on Windows 11.

Set default printer on Windows 11 Set default printer on Windows 11 from Command Prompt

Set default printer on Windows 11

To change the default printer on Windows 11, use these steps: Once you complete the steps, the selected printer will become the new default on Windows 11.

Set default printer on Windows 11 from Command Prompt

To change the default printer from Command Prompt on Windows 11, use these steps: After you complete the steps, the command will set the new default printer on Windows 11. In the command, change PRINTER-NAME for the name of your printer (see step 4). For example, this command set the “Office HP Printer” as the system default:

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title: “How To Set Default Printer On Windows 11” ShowToc: true date: “2022-12-16” author: “Nancy Brown”


Although this could be a convenient feature for many users, it’ll keep changing the default printer, increasing the chances of sending the print job to the wrong device. Also, if you try to change the settings, you will find that setting a printer as one of the defaults is missing from the Settings app. However, if you must change the default printer manually, Windows 11 lets you modify this behavior. You only need to disable the feature that controls your printers to make the “Set as default” option available. This guide will teach you the steps to choose the default printer on Windows 11.

Set default printer on Windows 11 Set default printer on Windows 11 from Command Prompt

Set default printer on Windows 11

To change the default printer on Windows 11, use these steps: Once you complete the steps, the selected printer will become the new default on Windows 11.

Set default printer on Windows 11 from Command Prompt

To change the default printer from Command Prompt on Windows 11, use these steps: After you complete the steps, the command will set the new default printer on Windows 11. In the command, change PRINTER-NAME for the name of your printer (see step 4). For example, this command set the “Office HP Printer” as the system default:

		      All content on this site is provided with no warranties, express or implied. Use any information at your own risk. Always backup of your device and files before making any changes. Privacy policy info.