Using Default Configurations

Where Defaults Come From

Defaults aren’t guesses.

They come from profiles that have already been tested and refined, either by experienced users or by the companies that build the printers themselves. For many printers, these profiles are the safest place to start.

Shared Configurations in Managed Environments

In some environments, a lab manager or admin may create a configuration and share it with everyone who uses a printer, or with all members of an organization like a school, library, or enterprise.

If that’s the case, you’ll see those options available alongside the defaults. You’re not locked into them.

You Can Always Go Back

Defaults are always available.

If a print isn’t behaving the way you expect, it’s often because something was changed along the way. Switching back to a default configuration is one of the quickest ways to rule out configuration-related issues.

The Practical Takeaway

Default configurations aren’t limiting.

They’re a stable baseline. Use them confidently, and if something goes wrong, returning to a default is often the fastest first step toward a clean print.