How to Change the Default Printer on a Mac

Click on the Apple menu., Click on System Preferences. , Click on Printers & Scanners. , Click on the drop-down menu next to "Default printer.", Click on your preferred printer.

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Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Step 1: Click on the Apple menu.

    It's the black, apple-shaped icon in the upper-left of your screen.
  2. Step 2: Click on System Preferences.

    ,, It's at the bottom of the dialog box and probably reads "Last used."

    The printer you selected is now the default printer for your Mac.

    Select "Last used" if you want to continue using the same printer you last used.

    Click on +, beneath the left pane, if you'd like to add a new printer.
  3. Step 3: Click on Printers & Scanners.

  4. Step 4: Click on the drop-down menu next to "Default printer."

  5. Step 5: Click on your preferred printer.

Detailed Guide

It's the black, apple-shaped icon in the upper-left of your screen.

,, It's at the bottom of the dialog box and probably reads "Last used."

The printer you selected is now the default printer for your Mac.

Select "Last used" if you want to continue using the same printer you last used.

Click on +, beneath the left pane, if you'd like to add a new printer.

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