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Discus and support When I print, Windows wants to save the file as. I just want to print, not save. What do... in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; I just bought a new computer with windows 11 pro and tried to print something. When I do, it wants my print request to 'save as'. I don't need to save... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Tom Allen3, Mar 25, 2025.

  1. TOM ALLEN3
    Tom Allen3 Win User

    When I print, Windows wants to save the file as. I just want to print, not save. What do...


    I just bought a new computer with windows 11 pro and tried to print something. When I do, it wants my print request to 'save as'. I don't need to save it. I just want to print it. How do I turn this off?

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    Tom Allen3, Mar 25, 2025
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  2. DONNAPOOL1
    DonnaPool1 Win User

    What is this "Save to Print File" issue?

    Since the latest update, when I need to print it wants me to "Save to Print File". I checked and my printer is set as default and there is NOT a check in the Print to File box. Any suggestions.
     
    DonnaPool1, Mar 25, 2025
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  3. SCOTTHICKS2
    scotthicks2 Win User
    "save print output"

    How do I skip the "save print output" step when trying to print an already saved document or anything for that matter? HP Office Pro 6978 printer
     
    scotthicks2, Mar 25, 2025
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  4. CLIFF THE CURIOUS
    Cliff the Curious Win User

    When I print, Windows wants to save the file as. I just want to print, not save. What do...

    Windows 10 always saving to file and not printing to paper

    Apologies if this has been asked elsewhere but my friend's PC will not print any files to paper but always comes up with File Explorer and 'saves to file'

    It does this with all documents, Word, PDF, etc.

    If you then save the print and name the file and then try to print it, again it comes up with File Explorer and 'save to file'

    There is NO checkbox in the print dialogue box that enables me to uncheck 'save to file'

    He has two HP printers, one connected by USB and the other by WIFi.

    He is running Windows 10 version 22H2 and is up to date with all updates.

    How can we return Windows to just printing to paper as normal?

    Any help or suggestions would be appreciated.

    Many thanks in advance.
     
    Cliff the Curious, Mar 25, 2025
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