How To Print Pdf From A Laptop

If you don't have instant access to a printer, printing to PDF might be an excellent option to store a document on your computer. If you use Windows, you are aware that the procedure hasn't always been simple. With Windows 10, printing to PDF should now be one of your computer's default options, making it simple to use.

Here is a detailed explanation of how to print to a PDF on Windows. We also have other useful instructions, such as how to combine PDF files, convert PDF to Excel, convert PDF to Word, and password-protect a PDF.

Utilizing native Windows 10 tools: Microsoft Publish to PDF

Step 1: Choose Microsoft when you want to print your document as usual.

Step 2: Once in Devices, select the Printers & Scanners section from the left menu. If you have the Microsoft Print to PDF option, you should see it here with the list of your potential printing options. If you don’t see it, select the option that says Add a Printer or Scanner.

Microsoft Print to PDF setup

Step 1: Go to the Windows 10 Settings page by searching for it in the search bar or finding it in the Start Menu. Click on Devices when you get there.

Step 2: A question on where to save the file will appear. Click OK or Save after selecting the location and a name. You'll have a brand-new PDF in a brief period.

If Microsoft Print to PDF isn't an option, for whatever reason, don't panic; it's simple to set up.

Step 3: Windows will then make an effort to locate your elusive printer, but it won't succeed (although it may find other local printers). Choose The Printer That I Want Isn't Listed option when it's finished. This will bring up a separate window with search options for printers. An option to Add a Local Printer or Network Printer With Manual Settings should be included at the bottom. After selecting this choice, click Next.

Step 4: In the following window, click Next after bringing up the drop-down menu next to Use an Existing Port and choose FILE: (Print to File). Print to PDF on Windows

Step 5: Select Microsoft as the manufacturer in the next window, then scroll down to highlight Microsoft Print to PDF before selecting Next once more.

Step 6: When offered the option to use the currently installed driver or change the current driver, we advise just selecting Next and sticking with the current driver.

Step 7: Click Next one final time to install the desired printer after Windows 10 prompts you to name the print-to-PDF feature. To make it easier to find, we advise just using the default name.

Step 8: Now that the feature is available, open the file or website that you want to convert to a PDF and select the Print option. When prompted, click Print to convert the file to a PDF and choose Microsoft Print to PDF from the list of printer destinations.

Step 9: If everything went as planned, you were instantly prompted to choose a location to save the PDF file and give it a name. To make your PDF, just select a spot on your storage drive, give it a distinctive name, and click Save. Use one of these PDF editors to make any necessary adjustments after saving.

Use A Third-Party App

Although printing to PDF is fairly simple with Windows 10, earlier versions of Windows might not have been as user-friendly, and users might prefer to have access to more sophisticated choices when managing their print-to-PDF settings. In these circumstances, third-party software can provide an alternative method of "printing" your PDF documents.

Adobe Reader

You have another print-to-PDF option if Adobe Acrobat is already installed on your machine. This is fantastic for users of Windows 7 or 8, as neither OS has a PDF printer by default. For those looking for a temporary fix, there is a free trial offered even though it is a costly product.

After installation, choose Adobe PDF as your printer by going to the document printer as usual.

Select a saving place for the generated file, give your document a name, and then click Print or Save. You are now free to do whatever you want with it; you can even convert your PDF to a JPEG.

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DoPDF

If you don't have Windows 10 or Adobe Acrobat, you can still print to a PDF with the correct PDF converter, though it will be a little more difficult. You can get the free PDF converter doPDF from the creator's official website.

We prefer this software because, unlike similar software, it doesn’t force you to download any random add-ons or malware. It also works with both Windows 7 and the newest iterations of Windows 8, as well as Windows 10.