Windows 10: My printer prints just text instead of the actual layout of the pdf.

Discus and support My printer prints just text instead of the actual layout of the pdf. in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; Hi,My grandma just bought a new laptop and I'm trying to help er set it up, but when I try to print something, it just prints text. i have not... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Duerinck Milan, Feb 6, 2024.

  1. DUERINCK MILAN
    Duerinck Milan Win User

    My printer prints just text instead of the actual layout of the pdf.


    Hi,My grandma just bought a new laptop and I'm trying to help er set it up, but when I try to print something, it just prints text. i have not encountered this before and I don't know how this happened. The printer is an older epson I don't know the model number of the top of my head.https://imgur.com/a/mKZqjmX

    :)
     
    Duerinck Milan, Feb 6, 2024
    #1
  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, Feb 6, 2024
    #2
  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, Feb 6, 2024
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  4. GRAHAML1
    grahaml1 Win User

    My printer prints just text instead of the actual layout of the pdf.

    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 in Windows 10/11 - 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, Feb 6, 2024
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