Windows 10: cannot set a default scanner separate from a default printer in Windows 10. Method posted...

is there any way in Windows 10 or Windows 11 that a user can set a separate default printer and separate default scanner. I try in Windows 10 following the method posted by Andre in Directly in 2019 but it does not allow me to set a ScanSnap as my default scanner and a different device as my default printer. I don't have Windows 11 on the system and by tech support person tells me that he has not been able to set these two types of devices separately as defaults in Windows 11 either.John Dunn

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cannot set a default scanner separate from a default printer in Windows 10. Method posted by Andre in Directly doesn't work.

is there any way in Windows 10 or Windows 11 that a user can set a separate default printer and separate default scanner. I try in Windows 10 following the method posted by Andre in Directly in 2019 but it does not allow me to set a ScanSnap as my default scanner and a different device as my default printer. I don't have Windows 11 on the system and by tech support person tells me that he has not been able to set these two types of devices separately as defaults in Windows 11 either.

John Dunn

 

cannot set a default scanner separate from a default printer in Windows 10. Method posted by Andre in Directly doesn't work.

Hi John,

My name is Merlina, I am an Independent Advisor and a user like yourself. I'm Sorry to know that you're having this issue. I apologize for the inconvenience. I'll do my best to help you.

I understand that you want to set your scanner and printer as default separately. When you do the steps given by Andre is there any error message? to avoid repetition, can you also please include here the link to the forum you already performed?

In the meantime please try the below.
1. To set a default printer:
>Open the Windows Settings app by pressing the Windows key + I on your keyboard.
>Click on "Devices".
>Click on "Printers & scanners".
>Under the "Printers & scanners" section, select the printer you want to set as your default.
>Click on the "Manage" button, and then select "Set as default".

2. To set a default scanner:
>Open the Windows Settings app by pressing the Windows key + I on your keyboard.
>Click on "Devices".
>Click on "Printers & scanners".
>Scroll down to the "Scanners" section and click on "Add a scanner".
>Follow the prompts to add your scanner.
>Once your scanner is added, click on the "Manage" button next to the scanner, and then select "Set as default".

I hope this helps! thank you.

 

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.