In this tutorial, learn how to fix “Microsoft Print to PDF not working” problem on Windows 10.
Print to PDF is a new feature built-in Windows 10 that lets you print anything on your computer like JPG, Word file, as a PDF file. If you are facing the “Microsoft Print to PDF not working” problem on your Windows 10, this tutorial helps you.
How To Fix “Microsoft Print to PDF not working” problem on Windows 10
Method 1. Disable Print to PDF feature and enable it again
Step 1. Type “windows feature” in the search box from the Start menu. From results, select “Turn Windows Features On or Off“.
Step 2. In Turn Windows Features On or Off dialog, scroll down to locate the Microsoft Print to PDF option. Clear the box of Microsoft Print to PDF. Click OK to save settings.
Step 3. Reboot your Windows 10.
Step 4. Repeat step 1, open Windows features window again. This time tick on Microsoft Print to PDF to enable it. Click OK to save changes and your print to PDF should work properly.
Method 2. Set the Microsoft Print to PDF as the Default Printer
Step 1. Type printers into the search box from Start menu. Select Devices and Printers from the listed results.
Step 2. When Devices and Printers window pops up, go to Printers section.
Step 3. Find Microsoft Print to PDF, right-click on it and select Set as default printer from the menu.
After doing that, you will see a green check mark next to Microsoft Print to PDF meaning that it’s set as a default printer.
Method 3. Ensure the file name or destination folder doesn’t contain any commas
If the file name of PDF you want to save contain commas or other special notations, the file will be created to 0 bytes size and you can’t find it at saving folder. Therefore, your Microsoft Print to PDF not working or corrupted error. In such case, we would recommend you avoid adding commas or any other notations in the file name.
Method 4. Remove the Microsoft Print to PDF and reinstall its driver
Step 1. Type printers into the search box from Start menu. Select Devices and Printers from the listed results.
Step 2. Find Microsoft Print to PDF, right-click on it and select Remove Device.
Step 3. After you’ve removed Microsoft Print to PDF, click Add a printer.
Step 4. Click The printer that I want isn’t listed.
Step 5. Tick on Add a local printer or network printer with manual settings and click Next.
Step 6. Select PORTPROMPT: (Local Port) from the drop-down list under Use an existing port. Click Next.
Step 7. Select Microsoft and Microsoft Print to PDF. Click Next to go on.
Step 8. Select Replace the current driver option. Click Next.
Step 9. Enter a name for the printer and click Next.
Step 10. You’ve successfully added Microsoft Print To PDF. Click Finish.
Now Print to PDF should be working again without any problems.
You can checkout following video to illustrate this tutorial:
Hope something helps you.
