My default printer is constantly reset

I have a Dell Dimension E310 with XP SP3. It is connected via USB to a DJ 940c and OfficeJet Pro L7680. Normally I use only the 940c but have sent/received data to/from the L7680. As I write this only the 940c is connected and it is assigned as the default printer. But after a while or a restart or a hibernation the default printer will change to the L7680. This has been going on for days. How can I get the default printer status to stick with the 940c?

What printer model? What operating system? In Windows you could select the default printer by going to the Printers folder, right click on the desired printer and select "Set as default".
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