Fixing Microsoft Print to PDF problem

When attempting to save a document to PDF using Microsoft Print to PDF, you may have a problem. This article show you how to fix it.

1.Restart the computer after Windows updates

* If the Windows 10 has a Windows update installed, and waiting for restart, some Windows features may not work. Restart Windows may fix the problem.

2. Disable and re-enable Microsoft Print to PDF

* Type Windows features in Search bar and click Open.

• Uncheck to disable Microsoft Print to the PDF

•Click OK to save the settings.

•Then go back the Windows Features to enable it and save the settings.

3. Reinstall Microsoft Print to PDF

* Click Settings

* Click on Devices

• Click Printer & Scanners

* Click on Microsoft Print to PDF, and then Remove device.

* Click Yes to confirm it.

* After removing the Microsoft Print to PDF, click Add a printer or scanners.

* Click on The printer that I want isn’t listed.

* Check Add a local printer or network printer with manual settings. Then Next.

* Make sure Use an existing port is checked. Then Next.

* In Install the printer driver, highlight Microsoft under Manufacture, and Microsoft Print To PDF under Printer.

* Keep the default printer name, Microsoft Print to PDF, and click  Next

Click Finish

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Bob Lin

Bob Lin, Chicagotech-MVP, MCSE & CNE Data recovery, Windows OS Recovery, Networking, and Computer Troubleshooting on http://www.ChicagoTech.net How to Install and Configure Windows, VMware, Virtualization and Cisco on http://www.HowToNetworking.com

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