Windows 10: OneNote - Inserting a file as a print out

When I attempt to insert a powerpoint file into a OneNote page, i get an error message stating that OneNote is not able to insert the file. Check the file is not damaged. I can then attempt this a few more times and i will eventually get to the next window. I then select the insert as a print-out the i get another error message stating Sorry we couldn't add a print-out of [file name]. If you can't open this file with another app, there might be something wrong with it. Again, if i attempt this a few times i get lucky and manage to insert the files, but sometimes it just doesn't work. Through my uni work we are being encouraged to use OneNote more often, however, after this nonsense, i am quickly losing my patience with the whole thing.

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Print to OneNote not seen...


I am running Windows 10 64 bit and I would like to be able to print to OneNote from various sources but there is no 'Print to OneNote' seen in the list of printers. Could someone explain how I might set this up please?

 

Printing on "Send to Microsoft OneNote" printer does nothing

There is a way to do it. Here are the instructions:

1. Use the appropriate program to open the document or file that you want to import into OneNote. For example, use Microsoft Office Word to open documents or Microsoft Office Excel to open Excel workbooks.
   
2. On the File menu, click Print.
   
   Note: Some third-party programs might have different interfaces than the Windows interface. Print commands may have different names and may be in different locations than the commands described in these steps.
   
3. In the Print dialog box, select Send to OneNote as the printer, and then click Print. OneNote does not maintain a link to the source file. If the source file is updated, those changes do not appear in your notebook unless you import the file again.
   
   Note: When you print a file to OneNote by using the OneNote print driver, a copy of the file's contents is imported.
   

Click here for addition info, it's Microsoft's KB also you can watch this . I hope this helps.

 

OneNote Insert PDF printout turns black

Since you are still having the same issue even if you use the Windows app troubleshooter, we suggest that you try to uninstall and reinstall the Windows 10 OneNote. You can uninstall the app by using PowerShell as administrator. Kindly follow the steps below:

• Open the Start menu, search for PowerShell.
• Right-click the PowerShell shortcut, and select Run as administrator.
• Copy and paste the following command into the PowerShell prompt and press Enter:
  
  Get-AppxPackage *onenote* | Remove-AppxPackage
  
  
• Restart your computer and download the OneNote app from Windows Store.

Should you have further queries, feel free to post it.