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How do I set a default printer on a Windows 10 staff PC?

If you would like to set a default printer on a Windows 10 staff PC, please follow these steps:

1. Click the Start button
2. Go to Settings (the cog icon)
3. Click Devices, and then Printers & scanners
4. In the Printers & scanners window, untick the box called Allow Windows to manage my default printer
5. Select the printer you want to set as default (the main University print queue is called UoS_Secure_Print on anuosprt01.uosprinting.com)
6. Click the Manage button for the printer you've selected
7. Click Set as default

You don't need to click a save button, your changes will be saved automatically.