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One printer pre-empts the other

Discussion in 'Legacy Windows' started by ALK, 2004/08/26.

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  1. 2004/08/26
    ALK

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    System: Windows 98SE. Word 2000. Canon BJC 2010 printer. HP psc 1210 all-in-one.
    Problem: When I push ctr + P to print a document in Word, or from OE or off the Net, the HP printer appears in the setup window. But I have that primarily to copy and to scan, not to print. Prefer the Canon. My print setup window says that the default printer is the HP. I can not figure out how to make the Canon the default printer. Would appreciate advice. Thank you.
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    Hi ALK...

    In Printer folder right-click on Canon. In the menu click on "Set as Default Printer ". If you right-click again you should see a "Check Mark" beside the "Set as Default Printer ".

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    ALK

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    Sorry, but I do not know how to find the printer folder.
    Please explain.
    Thanks, ALK
     
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    Hi ALK,

    Printer Folder
    Start > Settings > Printers
    or
    My Computer > Printers

    An alternative to changing the default printer:
    When you want from the Canon go to File > Print ... in the "Printer" section use the drop-down to select the Canon.

    Matt
     
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    Click on START

    Highlight SETTINGS

    Then you should see a selection for Printers and Faxes Click on it and it will bring up a windows showing the various printers etc.

    Then Right Click on the desired printer and set it as default.

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    ALK

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    Thank you. Did as you suggested, and so did the printers.
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    You are quite welcome. Glad it worked.

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