What is ‘Print to PDF not working’ in Windows 10?
In this post, we are going to discuss on How to fix Print to PDF not working Windows 10. You will be guided here with easy steps/methods to resolve the issue. Let’s starts the discussion.
‘Microsoft Print to PDF’: If you are using printable application like MS Word, Excel or PowerPoint, you can now make use of Microsoft Print to PDF feature in your Windows computer to create a PDF document out of your Microsoft application file. Microsoft Print to PDF feature in your Windows 10 computer allows for printing a document to PDF means you can save PDF of any documents in your computer using Microsoft Print to PDF feature.
However, several users reported that they faced Print to PDF not working issue on Windows 10 computer when they tried to use Microsoft Print to PDF for creating and printing document to PDF. This issue indicates you are unable to print a document to PDF in your Windows computer. There could be several reasons behind the issue including issue with Microsoft Print to PDF feature itself, issue with Microsoft Print to PDF drivers, outdated Windows OS and other reasons.
You should make Microsoft Print to PDF driver is properly installed and is up-to-date to latest & compatible version in your computer. You can reinstall or update Microsoft Print to PDF drivers in your computer in order to fix the issue. Updating Windows 10 OS to latest available update version can resolve Windows PC issues and improve performance as well. So, you can perform Windows 10 OS update in your computer to fix the issue. Lets’ go for the solution.
How to fix Print to PDF not working Windows 10?
Method 1: Fix Print to PDF not working issue with ‘PC Repair Tool’
‘PC Repair Tool’ is easy & quick way to fix and fix BSOD errors, DLL errors, EXE errors, problems with programs/applications, malware or viruses issues, system files or registry issues, and other system issues with just few clicks.
Method 2: Check your Windows User Folder for PDFs
PDF files you are saving might be going into default Windows User folder. You should check if default user folder is saved your PDF files you created through Microsoft Print to PDF.
Step 1: Press ‘Windows + R’ keys on keyboard, type ‘C:\users\%username%’ in ‘Run’ window and hit ‘Ok’ button to open Windows User folder
Step 2: Once the User folder opened, check if you can find PDF files created using Microsoft Print to PDF in your computer.
Method 3: Disable and re-enable Microsoft Print to PDF feature
Step 1: Open ‘Control Panel’ in Windows PC via Windows Search Box and go to ‘Uninstall a Program > Programs & Features > Turn Windows Feature ON or OFF’
Step 2: Find and untick the checkboxes next to ‘Microsoft Print to PDF’ and hit ‘Ok’ button to save the changes, and then restart your computer.
Step 3: After restart, follow above steps again but this time tick ‘Microsoft Print to PDF’ checkbox, and click ‘Ok’ button to save the changes and check if the issue is resolved.
Method 4: Set Microsoft Print to PDF as default printer
Step 1: Open ‘Control Panel’ in Windows PC and go to ‘Devices and Printers’
Step 2: Find and right-click on ‘Microsoft Print to PDF’ and select ‘Set as default printer’ option. Once done, restart your computer and check if the issue is resolved.
Method 5: Reinstall Microsoft Print to PDF drivers
Step 1: Open ‘Control Panel’ in Windows PC and go to ‘Devices and Printers’, find and right-click on ‘Microsoft Print to PDF’ and select ‘Remove Device’ option
Step 2: Now, click ‘Add Printer’ button at top region of opened window. Click ‘The printer that I was isn’t lifted’ link at bottom of window
Step 3: Select ‘Add a local printer or network printer with manual settings” and click Next, select “Use an existing port” and choose PORTPROMPT: (Local Port) from the dropdown menu, then click ‘Next’, select Microsoft from the left column, then scroll down and select ‘Microsoft Print to PDF’ from the right column. Click ‘Next’.
Step 4: Select ‘Replace the current driver’ and hit ‘Next’, name the printer ‘Microsoft Print to PDF’ and hit ‘Next’
Step 5: Once done, restart your computer and check if the issue is resolved.
Method 6: Update Windows 10
Step 1: Open ‘Settings’ App in Windows PC and go to ‘Update & Security > Windows Update’ and click ‘Check for updates’ button
Step 2: Download and install all available Windows update in computer and once updated, restart your computer and check if the issue is resolved.
Download or reinstall printer drivers update in Windows PC [Automatically]
You can also try to update all Windows drivers including printer drivers using Automatic Driver Update Tool. You can get this tool through button/link below.
Conclusion
I am sure this post helped you on How to fix Print to PDF not working Windows 10 with several easy steps/methods. You can read & follow our instructions to do so. That’s all. For any suggestions or queries, please write on comment box below.
