Default printer Windows 10
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Hello,
Since the upgrade to Windows 10, we have been experiencing issues with the default printer.
To clarify, we set a default printer, but when we use another printer from a software program, the printer changes automatically.
For example: let's say my default printer is "PDF".
I create labels that I print with the "Zebra" printer. I exit the program, I launch Word to write a letter or another software.
The default printer has become "Zebra"...
This causes a lot of problems because some software only works with the default printer, and if it changes at each user's whim, we end up with label prints where we should normally print on A4.
A small note, some are networked, and even when it receives a print job from another PC, it changes... Even more bothersome.
And I have noticed that this has been happening since Windows 10 and on all machines, so it is not localized.
Thank you for your help
Configuration: Windows / Chrome 48.0.2564.109
Since the upgrade to Windows 10, we have been experiencing issues with the default printer.
To clarify, we set a default printer, but when we use another printer from a software program, the printer changes automatically.
For example: let's say my default printer is "PDF".
I create labels that I print with the "Zebra" printer. I exit the program, I launch Word to write a letter or another software.
The default printer has become "Zebra"...
This causes a lot of problems because some software only works with the default printer, and if it changes at each user's whim, we end up with label prints where we should normally print on A4.
A small note, some are networked, and even when it receives a print job from another PC, it changes... Even more bothersome.
And I have noticed that this has been happening since Windows 10 and on all machines, so it is not localized.
Thank you for your help
Configuration: Windows / Chrome 48.0.2564.109
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Hello,
The solution: under Windows 10, click on the Start menu, then Settings, choose Devices, in Printers and Scanners, scroll down in the window (if you have many printers) and make sure that the option "Let Windows manage my default printer" is turned off. (if enabled, then the default printer is the last printer used).
The solution: under Windows 10, click on the Start menu, then Settings, choose Devices, in Printers and Scanners, scroll down in the window (if you have many printers) and make sure that the option "Let Windows manage my default printer" is turned off. (if enabled, then the default printer is the last printer used).
momé
Thank you very much for your well-written and correct response.
OCC
Thank you very much!
chic7777
Thanks Doberman, I just got a new computer and the installer had set up a package label printer for me, that's saying something... The box to disable will make printing easier for me…
Boisderose
Thank you, I will try this solution.
