How to Change the Default Printer on a Mac

What you need: A Mac with macOS Ventura 13 or later and the name of a printer you have used with this Mac.

The default printer is the printer your Mac normally chooses for you.

1. Click the Apple menu (the Apple logo) in the upper-left corner of the screen, then click System Settings.
2. Scroll down the left side and click Printers & Scanners.
3. Find the Default printer menu on the right. Scroll down if needed.
4. Click that menu, then click your printer's name.
5. Check that your chosen printer's name is now shown beside Default printer.

Expected result: Your printer's name appears beside Default printer.