Windows 10: Why does Microsoft force me turn on my printer before I can create a pdf?

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  1. JACK HUTTIG
    Jack Huttig Win User

    Why does Microsoft force me turn on my printer before I can create a pdf?


    Why in the name of all that is holy does Microsoft require me to turn on my printer in order to print a PDF? It's absurd.

    :)
     
    Jack Huttig, Apr 22, 2024
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  2. ROLANDO VIL
    Rolando Vil Win User

    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.
     
    Rolando Vil, Apr 22, 2024
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  3. WILLIAMSTURGIS
    WilliamSturgis Win User
    Print to PDF missing in Printer List

    Thanks for your help. I was browsing the web the other day and I found a page called FINAL DRAFT. They had a set of instructions for reinstalling the Microsoft Print to PDF utility that worked great for me. Problem solved.
     
    WilliamSturgis, Apr 22, 2024
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  4. ANDRE FOR DIRECTLY
    Andre for Directly Win User

    Why does Microsoft force me turn on my printer before I can create a pdf?

    Microsoft PDF printer

    Press Windows key + R then type: optionalfeatures.exe. Hit Enter on your keyboard, this will open the Turn Windows Features on or off component. Scroll down then uncheck Microsoft Print to PDF.

    Click OK

    Restart if prompted

    Press Windows key + R then type: optionalfeatures.exe. Hit Enter on your keyboard, this will open the Turn Windows Features on or off component. Scroll down then check Microsoft Print to PDF.

    Click OK

    Restart if prompted

    Press Windows key + R, type: control then hit Enter. Open Devices and Printers and click Add printer. Click The printer that I want isn’t listed.

    Click Add a local printer or network printer with manual settings then click Next

    Select Use an existing port then click in the list box then select FILE: (Print to File)

    Scroll down and select Microsoft under Manufacturer then scroll down and select Microsoft Print to PDF under Printers then click Next

    Give the printer a name or leave the default, click Next. It should now appear as an available printer.
     
    Andre for Directly, Apr 22, 2024
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