How to Reset Adobe Reader to the Default Printer

How to Reset Adobe Reader to the Default Printer

If you frequently print PDF files from Adobe Reader on a Windows 7 computer, you may be selecting the printer each time you print. Adobe Reader detects all printers connected to the computer, but it defaults to the default Windows 7 printer. To reset Adobe Reader to the default printer, you must instruct Windows 7 to use the correct printer as its default.

Reset Adobe Reader to the default printer in order to save you time when you print a PDF document.

NOTE: PRINTER SHOULD BE CONNECTED TO PC OR WIFI

Step 1

Click the Windows 7 "Start" button in the bottom-left corner of your desktop.

Step 2

Click "Devices and Printers" in the right pane under Control Panel. The Devices and Printers window opens to display all printers that were connected to your computer.

Step 3

Right-click the printer you want to use with Adobe Reader.

Step 4

Select "Set as default printer" from the resulting menu. A green check mark appears in the left corner of the printer icon, indicating it as the default printer.

Step 5

Open Adobe Reader and attempt to print a document. The correct printer is selected by default.