Why 'Save as Pdf' is not working properly on Edge browser?

Anonymous
2023-11-18T14:42:22+00:00

I have a problem with printing from the latest version of Microsoft Edge. When I select some text on the browser and choose Print → 'Save As Pdf', the download starts but never finishes. How can I fix this? Is this a common issue for all the users of the latest version of Edge?

I have tried restating the PC, Resetting the browser, stopping all the extension etc. to fix it. but it doesn't work? Should I switch to Chrome?

Microsoft Edge | Read PDFs | Windows 11

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  1. Anonymous
    2023-12-15T16:54:28+00:00

    When we tried adding the 'Microsoft Print to PDF' driver manually, it was not able to find the driver even when we copied the inf file from another working computer.

    We were able to get it working through this Powershell command:
    Add-Printer -Name "Microsoft Print to PDF" -DriverName "Microsoft Print to PDF" -PortName "PORTPROMPT:"

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  2. Anonymous
    2023-12-15T16:44:51+00:00

    A temporary workaround at this time is to select "Microsoft Print to PDF" from the print menu rather than "Save as PDF" and otherwise save as normal. Hoping for a quick resolution from Microsoft.

    The issue with this work around is that it makes you type in the name of the file. "Save as PDF" auto fills it. Works I guess, but not ideal.

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  3. Anonymous
    2023-12-15T16:30:06+00:00

    I am having the same exact problem on Dec 15.... I do not have the problem with the Firefox or Chrome browser. Simple deduction tells us this is an Edge issue. A month or more into the problem and Microsoft has not fixed. I really prefer to use Edge. Do not make me switch to Firefox or Chrome....

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  4. Anonymous
    2023-12-15T14:31:31+00:00

    Forced a browser update via the Settings > About Microsoft Edge screen, closed and reopened and the Save as PDF is working again with version 120.0.2210.77 (Official Build)

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  5. Anonymous
    2023-12-15T13:05:09+00:00

    Yes, update Edge to the latest release.

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