Windows 10: How to reset Printer to default factory settings in Windows 11/10

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One of the easiest ways to resolve any Printer related issue is by resetting it. However, the problem is most users don’t know how to do the same. That is why, in this article, we are going to see how to reset Printer to default factory settings on a Windows computer. Reset Printer to default […]

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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.

 

how to reset printer to factory default settings in Windows 10

Hi Heather,

This issue likely occurs due to an outdated or corrupted printer driver. With regard to your concern setting the printer driver to its default settings, we recommend that you contact your
printer's manufacturer so they will be able to assist you to have the default printer driver set up in your Windows 10 device.

Meanwhile, we recommend that you also try to perform the steps provided on this
link
to troubleshoot printer issue in Windows 10. The article will provide you steps when your printer in Windows 10 is not working properly.

Let us know if you have other questions.

 

Windows 10 - Cannot Set Printer Default

Hi Marc,

I suggest you to place the computer in Clean boot state and then try to make the default printer.

Perform clean boot to identify if any 3rd party service is causing this issue:

How to perform a clean boot in Windows

Note: After performing the troubleshooting steps in clean boot, follow
Step 3 from the link to start the computer to
Normal startup mode.

Note: Also applies to Windows 10.

To make printer as a default printer you can follow the below steps:

• 
  Press Windows key+ X and select
  device manager.
  
• 
  Select devices and printers
  
• 
  Right click on the printer you want to use, and then click
  set as default printer (You'll see a check mark on the printer's icon signifying that it's now your default printer).
  

Hope this helps. Please reply to us with the status of the issue.

Thanks.