Windows 10: Windows Fax and Scan not printing to pdf

Discus and support Windows Fax and Scan not printing to pdf in Windows 10 Network and Sharing to solve the problem; When I open windows Fax and Scan to fax a document I end up with a file that won't open. Here is what I do: Open Fax and Scan I select Document/... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Network and Sharing' started by WilliamDelaney1, Apr 5, 2019.

  1. Windows Fax and Scan not printing to pdf


    When I open windows Fax and Scan to fax a document I end up with a file that won't open. Here is what I do:


    Open Fax and Scan

    I select Document/ Feeder/ Black and White/ and leave file type set at TIF

    I scan the document then select Print. I then select Microsoft Print to pdf

    I select print and and enter a file name with the type as pdf Document and click save

    The icon shows up on my desk top as a sheet with printing on it and a small paint tray and brush in the corner.


    When I click on the icon to open the pdf I get the following message:


    Paint cannot read this file. This is not a valid bitmap file, or its format is not currently suported.


    when I look at the document properties it shows the type of file: PDF File (.pdf)

    Opens with Paint.


    This has just started doing this after I installed my new printer. I have an HP color laser jet pro MFP M281fdw printer.


    I need to know how to get my scans to save as pdf so I can open them as pdfs or mail them to someone who will receive them as a pdf.


    thank you for your time helping me with this

    :)
     
    WilliamDelaney1, Apr 5, 2019
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  2. 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 5, 2019
    #2
  3. 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 5, 2019
    #3
  4. Erika Aro Win User

    Windows Fax and Scan not printing to pdf

    Microsoft "Print to PDF" prints out Garbage

    Hi,

    To better assist you regarding Microsoft Print to PDF, we just have a few questions for you:

    • What are the documents that you're trying to save as a PDF file?
    • Can you provide us a step-by-step screenshot of how you print your documents as PDF?
     
    Erika Aro, Apr 5, 2019
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