Windows 10: Problem printing PDF files a new problem

I can no longer print PDF files from my Win11 computer. Text files e.g. Word print fine, but PDF files embedded in Word, or on Edge etc. will either not print or only print a partial page. PDF print jobs show up in the Print Queue and show as "printing" and then "printed", but only the top 1-2 inches of the page are printed, the rest is blank and the printer ejects the page. For a multi-page file, the same thing happens, only the 1st 1-2 inches of the 1st page prints, then nothing else.I've tried:- Uninstalling and re-installing the HP8600 printer in Windows Setup- Deleting the printer dri

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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

 

PDF Printing Problem With Edge

Hi ,

Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft Community.

In order to assist you better could you please confirm a couple of things:

• How did you try to print?
• What happens when you try to print?
• Did you receive any error message?

Nevertheless, I suggest you to follow the steps below and check if this helps:

• Open the PDF file which you want to print.
• Click on the Ellipses which is at the top right hand corner of the Edge Browser.
• Select Print option and then click ok.

Hope this information was helpful and do let us know if you need further assistance. We will be glad to assist.

 

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.