Microsoft has removed the Network Location aware feature for Printers in Windows 10

Microsoft has removed the Network Location aware feature for Printers in Windows 10 and changed its behaviour. Windows 10 now sets the last selected printer as the default printer.

If you are looking for a way to stop Windows 10 from changing your default printer, you can use Windows 10 Settings app.

From the Start Menu, open Settings > Devices > Printers & scanners.

Scroll down until you see a setting Let Windows manage my default printer.

When this setting is turned On, the default printer is the last used printer.

Toggle the switch to the Off position.

Set your default printer in Windows 10

Now go set your default printer. You will see the entire list of printers a little above this setting.

Select the printer and click the Set as default button.

Windows 10 will not change it again, even if you use another printer.