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Why is it so DIFFICULT to simply select my default printer in Windows 11?

Anonymous
2024-03-04T17:31:30+00:00

Recent changes with Win 11 are making it very difficult to simply "select a DEFAULT" printer. Maybe I am missing something, but I had to do the following: Select SETTINGS; PRINTERS & SCANNERS; Select my Printer by NAME; (THE NORMAL DIAGNOSTIC TOOL THEN SIMPLY FAILS AND MICROSOFT SAYS THAT IN ITS GUIDANCE);THEN LUCKILY at bottom of list I had to scroll down to end "More Devices and Printer Settings; THEN FINALLY I get to mark said printer name above as stated above as DEFAULT. - This is NOT USER FRIENDLY and MUST BE MADE EASIER. Seems to me the message from Microsoft is STOP USING YOUR PRINTER. I was one of 10 Directors in US supporting 50,000 users in all USA 300 offices from 1993 to 2011 so I have some experience of IT PAIN that can be inflicted on users. Thanks for reading this and sorry I have to be so blunt/critical in the message. Patrick

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers

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  1. Anonymous
    2024-03-04T17:59:28+00:00

    From your experience, you know that UX is an art, and different people have different opinions about what is art and what is trash. 😉

    With that said, the Settings app in its current form uses a particular design language, for better or worse. Once you get accustomed to the design language, it's much easier to find your way around. I actually found it easy to go to that setting.

    Tip: Don't get gotcha'd by the Settings app: Settings > Bluetooth & devices > Printer preferences > Let Windows manage my default printer > No!

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  2. Anonymous
    2024-08-07T18:22:23+00:00

    Thank you for this. Now if we could get the print function moved to the task bar...

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  3. Anonymous
    2024-03-04T17:40:09+00:00

    Hello. My gift to you

    Lets enable meowmode

    Right click on desktop create new folder and name the folder to : MeowMode.{ED7BA470-8E54-465E-825C-99712043E01C}

    Now enter the new MeowMode folder and choose your printer settings shortcut or any shortcut you need.

    Your Welcome 😊 🐈

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