Windows 10: Extremely slow printing to PDF

Discus and support Extremely slow printing to PDF in Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware to solve the problem; I have a rather large Excel file (over 450 sheets). With Windows 7, I used to be able to Save as PDF, the save took about 10 minutes. I have recently... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware' started by VieuxVélo, Nov 30, 2019.

  1. VIEUXVéLO
    VieuxVélo Win User

    Extremely slow printing to PDF


    I have a rather large Excel file (over 450 sheets). With Windows 7, I used to be able to Save as PDF, the save took about 10 minutes. I have recently updated to Windows 10 (I have version 1909) and the same save takes hours (over 6 or 7 hours). The time grows exponentially as the number of sheets increases.

    I have tried to Print to a PDF printer. Microsoft Print to PDF gives an unknown error. Thru Windows Features, I have removed it, rebooted, put it on again, rebooted but when I try to install it (many forums explain in details) the Microsoft Print to PDF, it doesn't appear in the list of possible drivers.

    I have tried to print to Adobe PDF, Foxit to PDF but the result is the same. Infinite delay.

    I have 16 GB RAM, an i7 processor... what can I do to improve this or simply to go back to the time I obtained with Windows 7. Is it a matter of spooler space ? or what else ?

    Thank you

    :)
     
    VieuxVélo, Nov 30, 2019
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  2. ROLANDO VIL
    Rolando Vil Win User

    Print to PDF missing in Printer List

    Hi William,

    We suggest that you disable and re-enable the Print to PDF feature. Here are the steps:

    • Click on the Start menu and type in Windows Features.
    • Choose Turn Windows features on or off.
    • On the next window, find Microsoft Print to PDF and disable it. Click
      OK to save changes.
    • Restart your PC.
    • Repeat the same steps to re-enable Microsoft Print to PDF.
    If the issue persists, we suggest that you perform the troubleshooting steps suggested on the link below under
    Advanced:

    Fix printer problems

    Regards.
     
    Rolando Vil, Nov 30, 2019
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  3. ERIKA ARO
    Erika Aro Win User
    Microsoft "Print to PDF" prints out Garbage

    Hi,

    To better assist you regarding Microsoft Print to PDF, we just have a few questions for you:

    • What are the documents that you're trying to save as a PDF file?
    • Can you provide us a step-by-step screenshot of how you print your documents as PDF?
     
    Erika Aro, Nov 30, 2019
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  4. WILLIAMSTURGIS
    WilliamSturgis Win User

    Extremely slow printing to PDF

    Print to PDF missing in Printer List

    Thanks for your help. I was browsing the web the other day and I found a page called FINAL DRAFT. They had a set of instructions for reinstalling the Microsoft Print to PDF utility that worked great for me. Problem solved.
     
    WilliamSturgis, Nov 30, 2019
    #4
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