Windows 10: removing microsoft printer default

Discus and support removing microsoft printer default in Windows 10 Customization to solve the problem; I am unable to remove the Microsoft pdf printer, as it does not exist. I have an HP that does not appear but will scan to my computer... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Customization' started by john1478963, Dec 14, 2018.

  1. removing microsoft printer default


    I am unable to remove the Microsoft pdf printer, as it does not exist. I have an HP that does not appear but will scan to my computer

    :)
     
    john1478963, Dec 14, 2018
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  2. davidhk Win User

    Default network printer randomly defaults to the adobe PDF printer


    Start button > Settings > Devices > Printers and scanners >click at your printer > click Set as Default > click at Microsoft Print to PDF > click Remove device > click Yes to confirm >
    I would suggest that you enable Let Windows manage my default printer option. That way, your default printer will be the last printer used.
     
    davidhk, Dec 14, 2018
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  3. Windows 10 Sets Last Printer Used As Default Printer

    Hi,

    Thank you for contacting Microsoft Community.

    I suggest you to follow the below steps to change the printer settings and check if it helps.

    • In the search box, type as “settings”.
    • Go to “settings” and select “devices”.
    • Click on “printers and scanners” option on the left hand side.
    • You will find all your printers listed on the screen, below that there is an option
      “Let Windows manage my default printer”.
    • I suggest you to turn “OFF” the option “When turned on, the default printer is the last used printer”.
    • Now check whether you can choose the other printers or not.
    Hope this information is helpful and do let us know if you need further assistance. We will be glad to assist.

     
    Karthicka_R, Dec 14, 2018
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  4. removing microsoft printer default

    Hp 3520 printer can't remove

    Hello,

    Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community and we appreciate your interest in Windows 10.

    I understand the inconvenience caused to you. I will be glad to assist you with your issue.

    I suggest you to follow the below steps and check if you can uninstall the printer software from your system:

    Step 1: Remove the printer from the devices list.

    Remove printers and uninstall any Windows print drivers using Windows
    Devices and Printers.


    • If your printer connects to the computer with a USB cable, disconnect the cable from the printer.

    • Turn the printer off and on again, and make sure that it is in a ready state.

    • Search Windows for devices, and then click Devices and Printers in the list of results.

    • Right-click the printer icon (
      removing microsoft printer default c01514371.gif
      ) for your printer, and then click
      Remove Device. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the process.

    • If multiple icons exist for the printer, remove them all.

    Step 2: Locating the List of Installed Printer Drivers and removing them.

    Follow the steps below:

    1. Select Device and Printers
    from Control Panel.

    2. Click one time on the printer which you want to uninstall, then click the
    Print Server Properties button in the horizontal blue bar at the top of the window.

    3. Click the
    Drivers
    tab at the top of this window.

    4. click the old printer driver you want to remove, then click the
    Remove button at the bottom of the window.

    5. Click the option to the left of
    Remove driver and driver package, then click the OK button.

    Try the above suggestion and let us know if it helps. For further assistance feel free to post your queries in Microsoft forums. We will be glad to assist you.

    Thank You.
     
    Sangeeta Sarkar, Dec 14, 2018
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