Reference number: CH000251

Setup the printer as default in Windows 9x / NT / 2000 / ME / XP.

Issue:

Setup the printer as default in Windows 9x / NT / 2000 / ME / XP.

Solution:

If you have installed the printer and are getting an error message about the printer not being set as default, or it is attempting to print to another device that is not installed follow the below steps to setup your printer to be the default printer in Windows.

1. Click Start
2. Click Setting and then Printers. You can also find Printers in the Windows Control Panel.
3. Locate the printer you wish to use as the default printer and highlight the icon by clicking it once with the mouse. If your printer is not listed in the Printers window make sure you've properly installed the printer. Steps on installing a printer can be found on document CH000250.
4. Once highlighted right-click the icon, which should give you a menu similar to the below example picture.
   
   
   Above illustration from Windows 98
    
5. Make sure there is a check next to "Set as Default", if no check is seen click Set as Default to enable the check.