Windows 10: how do I remove 'print to save'

Discus and support how do I remove 'print to save' in Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware to solve the problem; when I try to print, I am switched to save as a pdf. How to I just print as before?... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware' started by Judy Mieding, Jul 16, 2023.

  1. JUDY MIEDING
    Judy Mieding Win User

    how do I remove 'print to save'


    when I try to print, I am switched to save as a pdf. How to I just print as before?

    :)
     
    Judy Mieding, Jul 16, 2023
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  2. JOHN VIL
    John Vil Win User

    Printing

    Hi,

    Print Spooler service is your main connector with the printer, and if this service doesn’t work, you won’t be able to print your documents. To assist you with your printing concern, kindly refer to the troubleshooting steps below:

    Method 1: Run the Printing Troubleshooter

    We suggest that you click on this article and follow the steps to run the troubleshooter:
    Fix printer problems.

    Method 2: Uninstall unnecessary printers

    Having two or more printers installed can cause issues with the Print Spooler and printing. Follow the steps below to uninstall any unnecessary printers:

    • Press Windows Key + X and select Control Panel from the list.
    • When Control Panel opens, locate Devices and Printers.
    • In Devices and Printers section select the printer you want to remove and click Print server properties.
    • Go to Drivers tab. You should see the list of all installed printers.
    • Select the printer you want to remove and click the Remove button.
    • Select Remove driver and driver package and click OK to completely remove the printer.
    • After removing unnecessary printers, restart your PC.

    We'll be waiting for your response.
     
    John Vil, Jul 16, 2023
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  3. 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, Jul 16, 2023
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  4. ERIKA ARO
    Erika Aro Win User

    how do I remove 'print to save'

    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, Jul 16, 2023
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