Windows 10: How to Set a Printer as the Default for All Users on Windows 10

Discus and support How to Set a Printer as the Default for All Users on Windows 10 in Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware to solve the problem; I need to set a network printer as the default printer for all users (several thousand) on a particular workstation. Thoughts?... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware' started by Ace_105, Jul 19, 2018.

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    How to Set a Printer as the Default for All Users on Windows 10


    I need to set a network printer as the default printer for all users (several thousand) on a particular workstation. Thoughts?

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    Ace_105, Jul 19, 2018
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  2. Setting Default Printer via Startup Script

    This looks like a good solution, and similar to some of the VB scripts I tried.. but it is a logon script. I would need something that works as a startup script. We are not mapping printers to users as they move around too much, but rather mapping to each computer.

    The Link that W1ZZARD posted is good information. Sadly however, I have tried utilizing most of the commands that are available. The /c command is indeed interesting, but we are trying to map them when a computer starts up (prior to logon screen) versus just mapping them remotely. The purpose would be if we had a lab that needed the default printer changed, sure we could just send the remote command to each machine, or even remote into them ourselves and manually do it, but I was looking for a smoother alternative.

    It seems like its just something that will have to be done manually and with user education.

    Thanks for all the suggestions though.
     
    Wastedslayer, Jul 19, 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, Jul 19, 2018
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  4. How to Set a Printer as the Default for All Users on Windows 10

    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:

    http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929135

    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.
     
    Anil Madishetty, Jul 19, 2018
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