How do I set my default printer?

If you have access to more than one printer you can set the one you use most as the default. This has to be set on the PC before you log into the VDI.

Windows 10

1. Click ‘Start’.
2. Type ‘Printers & Scanners’ to search.
3. Click ‘Printer & Scanners App’ when it shows in the search results.
4. Scroll down and untick the ‘Allow Windows to manage my default printer’.
5. Scroll back up.  Locate and click on the printer you wish to set as default.
6. Click ‘Manage’.
7. Click ‘Set as Default’.
8. Close the printer window.

Windows 11

1. Click ‘Start’.
2. Type ‘Printers & Scanners’ to search.
3. Click ‘Printer & Scanners App’ when it shows in the search results.
4. Scroll to the bottom of the printer list and switch off ‘Allow Windows to manage my default printer’.
5. Scroll back up. Locate and click on the printer you wish to set as default.
6. Click ‘Set as Default’.
7. Close the printer window.