Making printer default settings - the printer properties

To change the printer's default settings (including settings for options), log on using an account that has Manage Printers permission. Members of the Administrators and Power Users groups have Manage Printers permission by default.
You cannot change the printer default settings for individual users. Settings made in the [Printer Properties] dialog box are applied to all users.

On the [Start] menu, click [Printers and Faxes].
The [Printers and Faxes] window appears.
Click the icon of the printer you want to use.
On the [File] menu, click [Properties].
The [Printer Properties] dialog box appears.
Make the settings you require, and then click [OK].

The settings you make here are used as the default settings for all applications.
For details, see the printer driver Help.