How to Change Default Printer : 3 Reliable Methods for Any Device A default printer is the device preselected when you open a print window. Set a named printer if you want consistent results, or choose a last-used option when your normal printer changes between locations. Choose your printing setup Before you how to change default printer settings, decide whether one printer should always be selected. Your situation Best approach You usually print at one desk or home Set a specific physical printer as default You move between home, school, or work Use the last-printer-used setting where available You only need a PDF occasionally Choose the PDF destination for that…