How to print to PDF

Chaldor Holdings 5 Reputation points
2026-01-13T11:27:37.97+00:00

I'm trying to add Microsoft Print to PDF but I do not have this on the printer list. How can I have my documents print to PDF

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  1. اشرف السيليني 0 Reputation points
    2026-09-18T01:54:11.51+00:00

    نعم مقبول جدا ومفييد

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  2. Aymeric-B 29,625 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2026-01-13T13:54:53.33+00:00

    Hello !

    The fastest way to enable Microsoft Print to PDF is to use the Windows command prompt.
    Open your Start Menu and type "cmd" in the search bar. You should see the Command Prompt appearing, make sure to open it as an Administrator.
    Then, in the window that appears, copy-paste this following command : 

    dism /Online /Enable-Feature /FeatureName:"Printing-PrintToPDFServices-Features"

    Press Enter, and let the command prompt work. Once done, reboot your PC : you should now see the Print to PDF printer.

    Let me know if you have any other question !

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    2026-01-13T11:27:47.2766667+00:00

    To print to PDF using Microsoft Print to PDF, you need to ensure that the feature is enabled on your Windows system. If you do not see Microsoft Print to PDF in your printer list, you can try the following steps:

    1. Check Windows Features: Go to the Control Panel, select "Programs," then "Turn Windows features on or off." Look for "Microsoft Print to PDF" and make sure it is checked. If it's not, check it and click OK to enable it.
    2. Add a Printer: If it still doesn't appear, you can manually add it:
      • Open the "Settings" app.
      • Go to "Devices" and then "Printers & scanners."
      • Click on "Add a printer or scanner."
      • If Windows doesn't find it, select "The printer that I want isn't listed."
      • Choose "Add a local printer or network printer with manual settings."
      • Select "Use an existing port" and choose "FILE: (Print to File)."
      • In the manufacturer list, select "Microsoft" and then select "Microsoft Print to PDF."
      • Follow the prompts to finish adding the printer.
    3. Test Printing: After adding, try printing a document and select "Microsoft Print to PDF" as your printer. You should be prompted to choose a location to save the PDF file.

    If you follow these steps and still encounter issues, ensure your Windows is up to date, as updates can sometimes resolve printer-related problems.

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