Windows 11: How to set the default printer

Hello digital world! Ready to upgrade to the new Windows 11 and set the default printer? In Tecnobits We tell you how to do it, so don't miss it. Let's print, it's been said!

How can I set a default printer in Windows 11?

1. First, make sure your printer is connected and turned on.
2. Open the Windows 11 Start menu and select “Settings” or press Windows key + I.
3. Within settings, click “Devices” and then “Printers and scanners.”
4. In the Printers and Scanners section, find the printer you want to set as your default.
5. Click on the printer and select “Set as default.”

It is important that the printer is connected and turned on so that Windows 11 recognizes it and you can set it as default.

Can I set a default printer from printer settings?

1. Open the Windows 11 Start menu and select “Settings” or press Windows key + I.
2. Within settings, click “Devices” and then “Printers and scanners.”
3. Find the printer you want to set as the default and click on it.
4. In the printer settings, look for the option to set it as default and click it.

Yes, you can set a printer as default from Printer Settings in Windows 11.

Is there a quick way to set a printer as default in Windows 11?

1. Press Windows Key + R to open the "Run" dialog.
2. Type “control printers” and press Enter to open the devices and printers window.
3. Find the printer you want to set as default, right-click on it and select “Set as default printer.”

Yes, you can quickly set a printer as default in Windows 11 using the “Run” dialog.

What should I do if my default printer does not appear in the list of printers and scanners in Windows 11?

1. Make sure the printer is connected and turned on.
2. Verify that the printer is installed correctly on your computer and that the drivers are up to date.
3. Restart your computer and reopen Device and Printer Settings to see if the printer appears.
4. If the printer still doesn't appear, try adding it manually by clicking "Add a printer or scanner" and following the instructions provided.

If your default printer is not listed, it is important to check its connection, installation, and drivers to make sure it is correctly configured in Windows 11.

Can I change the default printer based on the network I'm connected to in Windows 11?

1. Open the Windows 11 Start menu and select “Settings” or press Windows key + I.
2. Within settings, click on "Network and Internet" and then on "Wi-Fi."
3. Select the network you want to connect to and click "Edit."
4. In network settings, scroll down to the printers section and click “Select default printer.”

Yes, in Windows 11 you can change the default printer based on the network you are connected to, allowing you to select a specific printer for your home network and another for your work network, for example.

See you soon, Tecnobits! Now all that's left is to know how to control all those bold printers with Windows 11. May the power of printing be with you!