Windows 10: My computer will only save as prn files instead of printing

Hello,


I have a Dell Desktop, i7 processor, 16 GB ram, running Windows 10. I have an HP Office Jet Pro 8610.


I used to be able to print from my computer to my printer. Now my computer will only "save as a prn file."


I can print from other devices such as iPhones and iPads to the 8610 with no issues. But I can't make the computer do anything besides save as a prn file.


When the print screen comes up on the computer, I see where I have the option to save as a pdf, or choose a printer. I choose the printer so that is not the issue. But I can't figure out how to make this work. This configuration used to work fine, but it hasn't for a month or two. I have been using the work around of saving as a pdf, emailing to my phone, and printing from my phone but I would really just like the computer to be able to print to the printer as it is supposed to work. Thanks.


John

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When I want to print an Email or any page it keeps saving to a prn file.

I have been having trouble printing Emails, word documents and notepad files.

I ask it to print and it will save file to a prn file. I then go to the saved file and it still will not print but ask me to save file.

I have tried copying and pasting emails to word but it still chooses to save file rather than print. My printer is connected it is showing everything is OK.