What is causing the print to PDF not to work? One of the most common, yet simple reasons is that you have put commas in the file name when you saved it or it could also be a system error. But worry not because we have mentioned a few solutions that you could try out.The solutions to this issue vary from simple to comprehensive ones. Read the full article and go step by step to solve the Microsoft print to PDF not working issue.
How to Fix Print to PDF Not Working
You can fix the print to PDF not working by following some simple steps. You should try starting with simple solutions like restarting your device or performing troubleshooting on Microsoft print to PDF. You can follow these steps one by one and see which one works for you.
Check Your File Location
Sometimes, the file that you need to print is saved in a different location. When this happens your printer can not locate the required file and like we’ve mentioned earlier, you’ll see a message that says “File not found”. Here’s what to do to locate your files:See if the files you are trying to print are located here or not. If it is not located in the folder that opens, your printer is not able to locate the file to print to PDF. Now, you can relocate the files you need to print to PDF. If this does not work, try other solutions given below.
Rename PDF File
You can not use Microsoft print to PDF in certain files if those files contain commas or other special characters. The printer will not be able to detect the file when you use commas. Remove any commas or special characters from the file you need to print.Rename the file into something simple and easy-to-find. Now, Microsoft print to PDF should detect your file and print it to PDF.
Disable and Enable Print to PDF
Disabling and enabling is like restarting the app. Doing this will refresh the app and also open the program without any cache data. Try to disable and enable Microsoft print to PDF and see if it works for you.
Set Microsoft Print to PDF to Default Printer
When you put Microsoft print to PDF as a default printer, you don’t need to keep choosing actions. Your device will automatically open Microsoft print to PDF and it will be ready to print. You can set the Microsoft print to PDF to a default printer by following these steps:
Use Hardware and Device Troubleshooter
Use the windows troubleshooter to see what is wrong with the printer and fix them. Follow these steps to perform troubleshooting on Microsoft print to PDFFor Windows 10For Windows 11
Reinstall Microsoft Print to PDF
When you have an app/software/program for a long time, it builds up cache and also contains bugs. Uninstalling and reinstalling the Microsoft print to PDF could fix bugs in the program. Let’s do that by following these steps:Microsoft print to PDF is removed. Now, to reinstall the printer follow these steps:If you do not find Microsoft print to PDF in the printers section, click on windows update. This might take a while. After finishing, click on Microsoft print to PDF and click on next.If Microsoft Print to PDF is still not showing up even if you have tried the windows update then follow these steps:
Check for Windows Update
Always stay up-to-date on your windows updates. When your Windows is updated, many bugs and errors on the system, programs, or apps are fixed. Here’s how to check for updates:For Windows 10Now, windows will check for any updates if there are any. Now, click on the Restart Now button.For Windows 11
Do I Need to Update My Printer Driver?
A printer driver is like a communicator between us and the printer. You should always keep your printer driver up-to-date because a printer driver with issues will always bring problems when you try to use print to PDF.
