Print pdf problems

In most situations, the problem is resolved by the system automatically by cutting off the file name right before the incorrect character, which may be a comma, a single quote apostrophe , a double quote, an asterisk, and so on.

To resolve this issue, follow the steps shown here. Trying printing the file to PDF once again to see if the problem has gone away. If you know for sure that the filename is not the issue here, move to the next method.

Try printing an MS Office document to see if the right printer has been selected by default. If not, you can try one last method. In the older Windows 10, you will need to go to Devices and Printers to remove and then reinstall the printer with a new driver. In Windows 11, the process involves running admin-level commands in Command Prompt.

Both processes are explained below. Run the first set of commands as shown below; this will stop the print spooler and disable Microsoft Print PDF.

Remember to hit Enter after the first line to run the second one as a separate command. If you get the PDF file from others or the website, you can download it again and save it directly to the hard drive of your Windows 10 device, instead of a network drive or a connected USB drive. Then, click Print to see if the PDF file can be printed.

As mentioned before, if you are unable to print PDFs, the Acrobat Reader application could be one of the possible reasons. You can reinstall it to fix the problem. Select your Acrobat Reader, click Uninstall, and confirm the operation. Then, visit the official website of Adobe Reader to get the latest version of it and install it properly on your computer.

To get further information about uninstalling software in Windows, you can refer to this article. Some users complain that they cannot open Adobe Acrobat Reader. Download Partition Wizard. If you find any special characters in the file name, rename the file without any special characters, and then try to print again.

Download the PDF again. The file might have downloaded incorrectly or incompletely the first time. Use another printer. If your printer is on a wired or wireless network, print the PDF file from a non-networked printer. Move the PDF file to your computer's hard drive , and then print again. Adobe recommends storing PDF files on a local hard disk when you open, save, or print them to reduce potential problems and damage to your files. Make sure your computer has enough free disk space to print the PDF file , especially if it is a large file.

Adobe recommends that free space is equivalent to three to five times the size of the PDF file you want to print. Close other programs on your computer when printing a PDF file. Adobe recommends keeping at least 50 percent of your computer's system resources free when printing PDF files.

Move the PDF file to a different computer , and then print again. Print the PDF from your mobile device. Go to Mobile Printing Solutions Compatible with HP Printers for a list of mobile printing solutions that work with your printer and mobile device. Select a location. Europe, Middle East, Africa. Asia Pacific and Oceania. Select a language. Confirm Back. Search all support. Search help.