In Windows, how do I set the default printer?

In Windows, to set the default printer, follow these steps:

1. If you are using Windows XP with the default XP Start menu, click Start, and then select Printers and Faxes. If you are using XP with the classic Start menu, click Start, then select Settings, and then Printers and Faxes. If you are using Windows 95, 98, Me, NT, or 2000, from the Start menu, select Settings, and then Printers.
   
   
2. A window will open with an icon for each printer that you have installed on your system. Right-click the icon for the printer that you want to use as the default printer.
   
   
3. On the contextual menu that pops up, look at the selection Set As Default or Set as Default Printer. If it is checked, that printer is already set as your default printer. If there is no checkmark, click that selection once.

The printer you select will be the default printer for all applications that you use in Windows.

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