Windows 10: Unable to print or save documents suddenly following upgrades

Discus and support Unable to print or save documents suddenly following upgrades in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; Following some upgrades I can no longer print word documents and saving doesn't seem to be working either. I can print a PDF if not from word. If... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by PaulaGarnham, Mar 16, 2021.

  1. Unable to print or save documents suddenly following upgrades


    Following some upgrades I can no longer print word documents and saving doesn't seem to be working either. I can print a PDF if not from word.


    If I save the word doc as a PDF it won't print. I get error messages about not having enough space for the 'text' but the documents have plain text and have been printed previously. Any ideas? I have all the latest upgrades have tried rebooting etc..

    :)
     
    PaulaGarnham, Mar 16, 2021
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  2. Unable to print Excel documents on Windows 10.

    Hello Gifford,



    Thank you for posting on Microsoft Community. We regret the inconvenience caused and will assist you in resolving the issue.



    From the above description, I understand you are unable to print Excel documents on the computer running Windows 10.



    Before assisting further, I would like to ask you few questions:

    • Did you check if you are able to print other system documents or webpages using the printer?
    • Did you check if the printer is visible under Devices and Printers?


    You will be able to print documents and web pages from the Printer if the device is online or showing working status under
    Devices and Printers.



    If haven’t tried, I suggest you to check if you are able to print documents other than Excel documents or webpages using the printer.



    Also check if the printer is listed under Devices and Printers
    by following the steps below:



    • Press Windows logo key on the keyboard, type Devices and Drivers and select the top most search result.
    • Under Printers, check if the printer you are trying to print from is listed.
    • If yes, print a test Excel document and check if the device works.


    Write to us with the status of the issue on the same post for further assistance. Your reply is important for us to ensure we assist you accordingly.



    Thank you.
     
    Likhitha V, Mar 16, 2021
    #2
  3. Unable to find print option.

    Hello,

    Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft Community.

    I understand the inconvenience caused to you. I will be glad to assist you for the issue.

    I suggest you to follow the steps below to print documents in the Windows 10 and check if it helps:

    Step 1:

    1. Open Photo gallery and click on the photo that you want to print.

    2. Click on the file tab from the top left side of the page.

    3. Next select print and again print.

    you will be able to print.

    If however you are unable to find the print option then follow step 2.

    Step 2:

    • Once the document/picture is open in, press
      Ctrl+P.
    • Click Print as PDF button.
    • Check if the document prints as expected.
    Let us know if it helps. For further assistance feel free to post your queries in Microsoft forums. We will be glad to assist you.

    Thank You.
     
    Sangeeta Sarkar, Mar 16, 2021
    #3
  4. Unable to print or save documents suddenly following upgrades

    printing a document

    Hi John,

    A factor why you're unable to print properly is due to incorrect printer options. We recommend that you make sure that your printer is selected properly. Follow the steps below:

    • Open your document in Word > Hit Ctrl + P.
    • Under Printer, select your printer from the drop-down menu.
    • Select Print.

    Let us know the status of the issue.
     
    Regile Reb, Mar 16, 2021
    #4
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