Windows 10: Why doesnt PDF files print ?

Discus and support Why doesnt PDF files print ? in Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware to solve the problem; I thought it was supposed to be a universal file type. But when I send a PDF file to a printer, nothing happans. any way to tell what is going on ?... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware' started by Sinny Bill, Jul 28, 2020.

  1. SINNY BILL
    Sinny Bill Win User

    Why doesnt PDF files print ?


    I thought it was supposed to be a universal file type.


    But when I send a PDF file to a printer, nothing happans.


    any way to tell what is going on ?

    :)
     
    Sinny Bill, Jul 28, 2020
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  2. ADITYA_ROY
    Aditya_Roy Win User

    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 28, 2020
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  3. SYGNUS21
    sygnus21 Win User
    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 28, 2020
    #3
  4. ROLANDO VIL
    Rolando Vil Win User

    Why doesnt PDF files print ?

    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, Jul 28, 2020
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