A default printer is a printer all print jobs are sent to unless otherwise specified. Having a default printer prevents a program from asking the user what printer they want to use each time they print. The picture is an example of setting a printer as the default printer in Windows.

Default, Printer terms

If you have multiple printers and want to use a printer that’s not the default printer, when the print screen opens select the printer you want to use.

  • How to set the printer as the default printer in Windows.
  • Printer help and support.