Windows 10: Print to PDF not overwriting old file

Discus and support Print to PDF not overwriting old file in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; As an example - If I use 'Microsoft Print to PDF' to print a Notepad file then open the file, everything works fine. However, if I then again print the... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Badgersdawn, Jul 4, 2022.

  1. Print to PDF not overwriting old file


    As an example - If I use 'Microsoft Print to PDF' to print a Notepad file then open the file, everything works fine. However, if I then again print the Notepad file using Microsoft Print to PDF and save it to the same PDF file, the message about overwriting the file appears as expected and I click 'yes'. But when I look at the new PDF file, its size is 0 and it is blank. When I try to open the file in Edge, Firefox, Adobe or Chrome I get an error message that the file can't be opened. This happens whenever I use Microsoft Print to PDF to print and reprint a file from any application.

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    Badgersdawn, Jul 4, 2022
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  2. Unable to Print PDF files

    Hi,



    Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.



    We understand your concern as you are unable to print a PDF file. In order to get clarity and to assist you accordingly, please reply with the answers to the questions below:



    • What is the Windows 10 version and Build installed? (Type
      winver in Windows search/Run command)
    • What is the make and model of the printer & PC?
    • Does this issue specific to a particular PDF file or all PDF file in the USB?
    • What is the program that you are using to open the PDF file in order to print?
    • Did you try printing any PDF file that is saved on the PC?
    • What happens when you try to print, do you get any error message/code?


    Meanwhile, we would suggest you to perform these steps from this article:

    Fix printer connection and printing problems in Windows 10




    Also, if you are using the Adobe application to print the PDF file, refer this article from Adobe:
    Troubleshoot PDF printing in Acrobat and Reader



    We await your response.



    Aditya Roy

    Microsoft Community – Moderator
     
    Aditya_Roy, Jul 4, 2022
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  3. 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 4, 2022
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  4. sygnus21 Win User

    Print to PDF not overwriting old file

    Can not print a pdf file

    Need a couple of questions answered first....

    1. Since you're saying "am having this problem with both laptops, one an HP and the other a Lenovo" can I assume the printer is networked?
    2. Is the "form that is now in a PDF format" the only document you're having issues with, only PDF files, or any document?
    Also (in the vein of not assuming) did you save the file first before attempting to print?
     
    sygnus21, Jul 4, 2022
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