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How do I set up one of my two printers as my default printer?

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Hi @LPS7,


Welcome to HP Support Community. 
Thank you for posting your query, I will be glad to help you.

 

I see that you want setup one printer as default one.

 

Please follow the steps listed below:


1. Rightclick on start and then click control panel.

2. Click on View Devices and Printers

3. Right Click on printer icon and then click on "Set it as default".

 

I hope this helps.
Take care and have a good day.

 

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Rainbow23 - HP Support.

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Hi @LPS7,


Welcome to HP Support Community. 
Thank you for posting your query, I will be glad to help you.

 

I see that you want setup one printer as default one.

 

Please follow the steps listed below:


1. Rightclick on start and then click control panel.

2. Click on View Devices and Printers

3. Right Click on printer icon and then click on "Set it as default".

 

I hope this helps.
Take care and have a good day.

 

Please click “Accepted Solution” if you feel my post solved your issue, it will help others find the solution. Click the “Kudos/Thumbs Up" on the bottom right to say “Thanks” for helping!

Rainbow23 - HP Support.
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Thank you. You were very helpful. My printers are now properly defaulted.

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