Windows 10: Microsoft Print to PDF not populating the filename

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  1. ENQUIRIES3
    Enquiries3 Win User

    Microsoft Print to PDF not populating the filename


    When I print to a PDF, it used to be that the filename was populated in the save dialog window so I didn't need to type it and the folder location was the last location I saved a PDF to. Now, the file name is "Blank" and I need to manually type something in. How do I get the filename to pre-populate with the filename of the document I am printing to Microsoft Print To PDF? Other similar programs do this, a little frustrated if Microsoft print to PDF can not.

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    Enquiries3, Jul 5, 2023
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  2. 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, Jul 5, 2023
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  3. SACHIN VENKATESH
    Sachin Venkatesh Win User
    Microsoft Print to PDF mixes up JPGs.

    Hi Anita,

    Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community.

    To understand the issue better, I suggest you to answer the below questions.

    • What happens when you select small bunch of images and try to print?
    • Is the issue specific to the Microsoft Print to PDF?
    I would suggest you to follow the below steps and check if it helps you.

    • Create a new folder and copy the images you want in PDF.
    • Sort the images as you want. (It always copies as per the sorted time/date)
    • Set the images in Order/Sequence as you want it to be set in PDF.
    • Select all and Print it to PDF.
    Keep us posted to help you better.
     
    Sachin Venkatesh, Jul 5, 2023
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  4. ROLANDO VIL
    Rolando Vil Win User

    Microsoft Print to PDF not populating the filename

    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 5, 2023
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