Windows 10: How can I change the destination / output of "Print to pdf" files ?

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  1. JAMES_BRD
    James_BRD Win User

    How can I change the destination / output of "Print to pdf" files ?


    I installed my Win 11 last evening and so far, despite the usual learning issues, I'm glad I did so.I save a lot of stuff, however, as pdf files and I've noticed already that I am not offered a choice of output destination - everything seems to get sent to the boot drive and I am given no choices.How can I set a new default location for such file outputs ?Thanks for any helpJamie

    :)
     
    James_BRD, Oct 21, 2021
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  2. TIMSHAPIRO
    TimShapiro Win User

    Print to PDF destination file

    how do you change the destination of the Print to PDF ? I know it defaults to the documents folder, but I want to change the destination to a easier location.

    Can it be done or is it another "wish list" for future updates?
     
    TimShapiro, Oct 21, 2021
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  3. WIN7 USER
    Win7 User Win User
    Destination Folder/File for MS Print to PDF

    Right click on the Start button > Control Panel > Devices and Printers.

    Right Click on 'Microsoft Print to PDF' printer.

    Select Printer Properties.

    Click the General tab

    Click Change Properties
    Select the Ports Tab.

    Check the FILE: ....Print to File box…..Microsoft Print to PDF

    Click OK

    Restart the computer

    In the Edge Browser:

    Click on the Print icon

    Choose Microsoft Print to PDF from the Printer dropdown list

    Click on Print

    The Save Print Output As window opens:

    Name the File

    Navigate to and open the folder where the file is to be saved

    Click Save

    My observation is that the PDF is printer more rapidly and reliably than using Adobe Acrobat
     
    Win7 User, Oct 21, 2021
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  4. WIN7 USER
    Win7 User Win User

    How can I change the destination / output of "Print to pdf" files ?

    Destination Folder/File for MS Print to PDF

    Right click on the Start button > Control Panel > Devices and Printers.

    Right Click on 'Microsoft Print to PDF' printer.

    Select Printer Properties.

    Select the Ports Tab.

    Check the FILE: ....Print to File box…..Microsoft Print to PDF

    Click OK

    Restart the computer



    In the Edge Browser:

    Click on the Print icon

    Choose Microsoft Print to PDF from the Printer dropdown list

    Click on Print

    The Save Print Output As window opens:

    Name the File

    Navigate to and open the folder where the file is to be saved

    Click Save



    My observation is that the PDF is printer more rapidly and reliably than using Adobe Acrobat
     
    Win7 User, Oct 21, 2021
    #4
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