Microsoft Windows supports a number of printers connected to any one machine. Windows allows users to customize their preferred printer for one-click and quick printing. If you create a new user on a Windows system, the default printer will not be set. Windows 7 allows you to configure a default printer for all users with a quick command-line setting. You must have Administrative access to the system and have the printer configured to run this command.
Step 1
Click "Start" and type "Command Prompt" in the Start menu.
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Step 2
Press "SHIFT"+"ENTER" to run the Command Prompt with Administrator privileges.
Step 3
Click "Start" and type "Print Management." Press "Enter."
Step 4
Look at the name listed under "Printer Name" for the printer you would like to make default. Double-click it to open the "Properties" dialog.
Step 5
Right-click the highlighted "Printer Name" label and click "Copy."
Step 6
Return to your console Window and type "ntprint /setdefault name=
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