Where did my Print to PDF go?

Problem:
PDF files occasionally have problems printing, or print only partially when printed using normal methods.

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Try these fixes:
Solution 1: Turn off Microsoft Print to PDF feature and turn it on again
Solution 2: Enable there are no comma in the file name you enter
Solution 3: Set Microsoft Print to PDF as default printer
Solution 4: Remove Microsoft Print to PDF and reinstall its driver
Want us to fix the problem for you?
Why is my print to PDF not showing up?
Where does my print to PDF file go?
How do I access Microsoft Print to PDF?

Solution:
Print the file as an image (this may take a little longer than normal printing).

Instructions:

Open the File Menu
Select “Print”
The Printing window will appear
Click “Advanced”
Put a check in the box next to “Print as Image”
Click OK to close the “Advanced” window
Click OK to print

Print to PDF is a new amazing feature built in Windows 10. Users can print their files, like JPG, Word file, as a PDF file. Such a helpful tool! However, many users had complained that Microsoft Print to PDF not working on their Windows 10.

Luckily, we’ve got the answer to it. Here in this article, we will be showing you the top effective solutions to solve the problem. Please go on with the easy steps with images below, you would get your print to PDF work again then.

Try these fixes:

Turn off Microsoft Print to PDF feature and turn it on again
Enable there are no comma in the file name you enter
Set Microsoft Print to PDF as default printer
Remove & restore Microsoft Print to PDF and reinstall its driver

Solution 1: Turn off Microsoft Print to PDF feature and turn it on again

1) Type windows feature in the search box from the Start menu. Then click Turn Windows features on or off from the top result.

2) Scroll down on the pop-up Windows features window. Find and clear the box of Microsoft Print to PDF. Then click OK to save settings.

3) Reboot your Windows 10.

4) Follow step 1) again to open Windows features window. This time find and tick on Microsoft Print to PDF to enable it. Then click OK to save changes.

Now your print to PDF should work properly.

Solution 2: Enable there are no comma in the file name you enter

If the file name of PDF you want to save contain commas, the file would be created with 0 bytes and you cannot find it at saving folder. As a result, it seems your Microsoft Print to PDF not working. In such case, please avoid use comma or any other specific notations in the file name.

Solution 3: Set Microsoft Print to PDF as default printer

1) Type printer in the search box from Start menu. Then click Devices and Printers from the top result.

2) Find and right-click on Microsoft Print to PDF under Printers dialog on Devices and Printers window. Then click Set as default printer.

Solution 4: Remove Microsoft Print to PDF and reinstall its driver

1) Follow step 1 of Way three to open Devices and Printers window.

2) Find and right-click on Microsoft Print to PDF under Printers dialog. Then click Remove device. Click Yes when asked to confirm.

3) Right-click on the blank area on Devices and Printers window to choose Add devices and printers.

4) Click The printer that I want isn’t listed.

5) Tick on Add a local printer or network printer with manual settings. Then click Next.

6) Choose PORTPROMPT: (Local Port) from the drop-down list under Use an existing port. Then click Next

7) Set Manufacturer Microsoft and Printers be Microsoft Print to PDF. Click Next to go on.

8) Tick on Replace the current driver. Then click Next.

9) Click Next.

10) You have restored the Microsoft Print to PDF. Click Finish to complete the process.
You can use it properly now.

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Why is my print to PDF not showing up?

Solution 2: Manually install the PDF Printer If the option is not visible, click The printer that I want isn't listed. In the Add Printer dialog box, select Add a Local Printer or Network printer with Manual Settings. Select Use an existing port option and select Documents\*. pdf (Adobe PDF) from the drop-down list.

Where does my print to PDF file go?

When you select the Microsoft Print to PDF option from a Windows Store app, the file will automatically be saved to the Documents folder, and you'll see a toast when it's complete (Figure D).