Windows 10: Microsoft print to pdf has disappeared from printer list

Discus and support Microsoft print to pdf has disappeared from printer list in Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware to solve the problem; ...its disappeared and does not show in the list of printers when 'adding a local printer et' local port, use existing port: PORTPROMPT:, Microsoft... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware' started by ken.hankanen, May 9, 2021.

  1. KEN.HANKANEN
    ken.hankanen Win User

    Microsoft print to pdf has disappeared from printer list


    ...its disappeared and does not show in the list of printers when 'adding a local printer et' local port, use existing port: PORTPROMPT:, Microsoft shows up in the Manufacturers list but not in the 'Printers' list. From what i understand there should be a 'Microsoft print to PDF' printer but there is not. If I were to do the 'Turn windows features on or off' I turned if off, rebooted, then tried to turn in on [tick the box] and I get an error 'Windows couldn't complete the requested change. Error code 0X800F0922.Im at a loss now.Any help please.....regards, Ken

    :)
     
    ken.hankanen, May 9, 2021
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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, May 9, 2021
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  3. WILLIAMSTURGIS
    WilliamSturgis Win User
    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, May 9, 2021
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  4. GRAHAML1
    grahaml1 Win User

    Microsoft print to pdf has disappeared from printer list

    Microsoft Print to pdf

    I use Sibelius Software and recently the Microsoft Print to pdf hasn't been working properly. In looking for a solution it was suggested that I remove it from the computer and reinstall the driver etc. It looked easy to do. I followed the steps as told (way
    4)

    [Solved] Microsoft Print to PDF Not Working on Windows 10 - Driver Easy

    But when I started the process of reinstalling it in 'add devices and printers' and came to the bit about chosing a device I wasn't offered 'The printer that I want isn't listed' option, but instead it said 'can't find what you're looking for' and when I
    pressed that link it took me to a Microsoft page about Bluetooth. I'm not sure how to get round this?

    How can I reinstall the pdf printer?

    Thanks!
     
    grahaml1, May 9, 2021
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