How to change the default printer on Mac

MacOS maintains a default printer that is selected automatically when printing anything on the Apple system. Even if the user changes the device during a printout, the primary printer is always chosen for future printing.

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One drawback is that if the default printer is replaced or has no supplies, it will remain selected automatically and you will need to manually change each time it is printed. To avoid this kind of setback, check out the hint and learn how to change the default printer on your Mac or MacBook.

Learn how to change the default printer on your Mac

Step 1. Access the macOS settings. To do this, open the apple menu and click on "System Preferences ...";

Access your Mac settings

Step 2. In the Mac settings window, click on "Printers and Scanners";

Open the printer settings

Step 3. Next, choose the printer you want to make default and right click on it. Finally, click "Set as default printer".

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Setting Default Printer on Mac

Ready! This way, you can choose the printer that is selected by default when printing any document on the Mac.

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