Windows 10: Why Will It Only Print To File?

Discus and support Why Will It Only Print To File? in Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware to solve the problem; Suddenly my computer will not print to the printer. It sets off to do so, everything seems fine, but then while I'm waiting for the print to start up... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware' started by abrogard, Sep 24, 2019.

  1. ABROGARD
    abrogard Win User

    Why Will It Only Print To File?


    Suddenly my computer will not print to the printer. It sets off to do so, everything seems fine, but then while I'm waiting for the print to start up pops the screen asking me what name to save the pdf file to?

    It is wanting to print to pdf all the time.

    I've been through the screens and everywhere I find a 'print to file' I make sure it is not checked.

    What more can I do?

    :)
     
    abrogard, Sep 24, 2019
    #1
  2. NYIMA YONTEN
    Nyima Yonten Win User

    Windows 10 printing issue while printing picture from Document files.

    Hi,



    I realize the inconvenience you are experiencing with Windows 10. I will certainly help you.



    This issue might occur if there is change in printer settings.

    To assist you better, please provided us the information below:

    • When you say that "I cannot print a picture from my Documents file", are you trying to print a picture present in a word document file or trying to print a picture on Windows 10?

    I suggest you to follow the steps provided in the Microsoft Help Article about printer related issues and check if it helps.

    https://support.microsoft.com/en-us...4-6025-dcc1-3aefaa14ab40/fix-printer-problems

    Please get back to us with an update on issue with printing pictures in document file on Windows 10, we will be happy to help.



    Thank you.
     
    Nyima Yonten, Sep 24, 2019
    #2
  3. 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, Sep 24, 2019
    #3
  4. MB NH
    MB NH Win User

    Why Will It Only Print To File?

    Occasionally "Microsoft print to pdf" creates empty files


    Have already done all of the steps suggested in that link.
    The problem only happens occasionally; maybe two or three times a day.
    Happening on several PC's, the only way to catch it before it goes to customers is the size of the file created.
    If it is 0 or 1kb, it's a blank document.
    Microsoft Print to pdf was working fine until about two weeks ago.
    Thank You
     
    MB NH, Sep 24, 2019
    #4
  5. 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, Sep 24, 2019
    #5
  6. MB NH
    MB NH Win User
    Occasionally "Microsoft print to pdf" creates empty files


    Have already done all of the steps suggested in that link.
    The problem only happens occasionally; maybe two or three times a day.
    Happening on several PC's, the only way to catch it before it goes to customers is the size of the file created.
    If it is 0 or 1kb, it's a blank document.
    Microsoft Print to pdf was working fine until about two weeks ago.
    Thank You
     
    MB NH, Sep 24, 2019
    #6
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