How To Change Default Printer on macOS Big Sur [Tutorial]
1How To Change Default Printer on macOS Big Sur [Tutorial]
The default printer is the one selected when the Print dialogue opens.
If you see “No printer selected” in the Print dialogue, add a new printer. The first printer you add becomes the default printer, but you can change the default printer at any time.
Issues addressed in this tutorial:
mac printer setup
mac printer offline
mac printer settings
mac printer problems
mac printer installation
mac printer not connected
mac printer driver install
mac printer IP address
mac printer and scanner
mac printer add
mac printer authentication required
mac printer asking for authentication
mac printer always paused
mac printer automatically pauses
mac printer advanced settings
If you’ve got multiple printers in your life, then first of all…well, I’m sorry that you have to deal with multiple printers in your life. I’ve only got one, but considering that I have to troubleshoot them all the time for clients, I think I’ve put in my time! Paid my dues! This is my roundabout way of saying that I kind of hate the things.
This tutorial will apply for MacBook Pro, Air, Mini's running the macOS operating system. This tutorial was performed on a macOS Big Sur system.