Windows 10: Microsoft Print to PDF unavailable in Windows Features and Add Printer

Microsoft Print to PDF is not listed as one of my printing options. When I go to add a printer and select Microsoft. Microsoft Print to PDF is not listed.





I also went to Window Features to turn it on and Microsoft Print to PDF was not listed.






How do I get this feature back?

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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.

 

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.

 

Microsoft Print to PDF driver is not listed under Manufactuer or in Windows features.

Hi,

In regards with your query, kindly follow the steps provided below:

Method 1: Check if it was disabled by mistake

• Click the Start Menu.
• Go to Settings.
• Select Devices.
• Then click Printers & Scanners.

You should see the said feature on the Menu window. But if not, kindly proceed to the next method.

Method 2: Enable/Disable Microsoft Print to PDF

• Press Windows Key + S and enter windows features. Select
  Turn Windows features on or off from the Start menu.
  
  
  
  
• Once the Windows Features window opens, locate Microsoft Print to PDF and click on the check box to disable it. Click
  OK to save changes.
  
  
  
  
• Restart your PC.
• When your PC restarts, repeat the same steps and enable Microsoft Print to PDF again.
• Click OK to save changes.

After enabling the feature again, Print to PDF should be working again without any issues.

Method 3: Set Print to PDF as default printer

To set Print to PDF as a default printer, you need to do the following:

• Press Windows Key + S and enter printers. Select
  Devices and Printers from the list of results.
  
• When Devices and Printers window opens, navigate to Printers section.
• Locate Print to PDF, right click it and choose Set as default printer from the menu. After doing that, you should see a green check mark next to Print to PDF meaning that it’s set as a default printer.

Keep us updated for us to further assist you.