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šŸ–Øļø How to Set Your Printer as Default (Windows & Mac)

This guide walks you through setting your printer as the default printer on both Windows and Mac. Setting a default printer ensures your labels automatically print to the correct device without needing to select it every time.

If your labels are printing to the wrong printer or not printing at all, it’s often because your preferred printer is not set as the default. This is especially important when using tools like AccelerList, where quick and consistent printing is required. Follow the steps below based on your device.


šŸ’» For Windows

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āœ… Steps

  1. Open Control Panel

  2. Click Devices and Printers

  3. Locate your printer (e.g., Rollo, Zebra, Dymo, Brother)

  4. Right-click your printer

  5. Click ā€œSet as default printerā€

šŸ‘‰ A green checkmark will appear on the default printer


āš ļø Important (Very Common Issue)

Windows may override your default printer automatically.

To fix this:

  1. Go to Settings → Bluetooth & Devices → Printers & Scanners

  2. Turn OFF:

    • āŒ ā€œLet Windows manage my default printerā€


šŸŽ For Mac

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āœ… Steps

  1. Click the Apple menu ()

  2. Go to System Settings (or System Preferences)

  3. Click Printers & Scanners

  4. At the bottom, find ā€œDefault Printerā€

  5. Select your printer from the dropdown


šŸ’” Tip

  • Avoid setting to:

    • āŒ ā€œLast Printer Usedā€

  • Instead, choose your actual label printer (e.g., Rollo, Zebra)


āš ļø Common Issues & Fixes

Issue

Fix

Printer keeps changing

Turn off auto-manage (Windows)

Wrong printer selected

Re-set as default

Nothing prints

Ensure printer is online & connected

Multiple printers listed

Remove unused printers


šŸ’” Pro Tip (AccelerList Users)

Always set your label printer as default to:

  • Speed up workflow

  • Avoid misprints

  • Prevent sending labels to the wrong device

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