Windows 10: how change printer selected

trying to change printer selected from one note to an old HP LaserJet 1012 printer -- green check mark won't move

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Can't change printer preferences in Windows 10

Hi Chris,

Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft community.

I apologize for the inconvenience caused. We are glad to help you.

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  What exactly happens when you try to go into printer driver settings from Control Panel?
  

I suggest you to try the steps given below and check if it helps:

Step 1:

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  Type change default printer and hit
  enter.
  
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  Check whether you are able to change the preferences and properties from here.
  

Step 2:

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  Type printers and scanners and hit
  enter.
  
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  Check whether you are able to change the preferences and properties from here.
  

Hope this information helps. Do contact us for further queries. We will be happy to assist you.

Regards,

Jenith

 

printer selection will not go away


On my system, all the printers that show up in Devices and Printers are listed as selections for printing anything. If you don't want them listed, I think you have to remove them from Devices and Printers.

 

Printer advice

hp printers have the most expensive ink of all printers, the most economical is cannon and epson so i suggest if you looking to keep costs down look at those brands.

that being said it may not have the best print quality if it uses less costly ink.

if keeping cost down is the most important then shop in reverse, find a brand that has cheap replacement ink cartridges then see what printers they are used on. then from that list look to see if you like any of those printers and if they are affordable to you, if not then select another ink cartridge and look at the printers that those are used on. this method will give you the most affordable printer and the cheapest cost of replacement ink.

personally i use the refillable ink cartridges like these: http://www.inkproducts.com/ink-store/catalog/Our-Epson-Refill-Kits-orderby0-p-1-c-4.html