Here's how to set a default printer on Windows and macOS to avoid the frustration and waste of sending a black-and-white document to your color photo printer.

To set a default printer on your Windows 10 computer, you'll need to search for and open into your Printers & Scanners menu.

On Windows 11, you can set up a wired or Wi-Fi printer, and in this guide, I'll show you how, whether it's a new and modern or old printer.

Turn it off to take control of your default printer selection. Select the desired printer: From the list of available printers, click on the one you want to set as default.