Printing only PDF Files

[annie0925]

When I try to print from and email or recipe, etc. I have to save as a PDF first.  I never used to have to do that and I don't want to do it now.  How do I change that.

[Dragon-Fur]

@annie0925 

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@annie0925 wrote:

When I try to print from and email or recipe, etc. I have to save as a PDF first.  I never used to have to do that and I don't want to do it now.  How do I change that.

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Browser printing requires that the printer is installed on the device (computer, tablet, phone).

Installation generally includes a printing application or software that identifies and connects to the printer.

-- Windows --

If the "problem" surfaced directly after an update -- or possibly even if no updates were applied -- check the Default Printer and the Printer Properties Driver assignments -- ensure the settings are as expected and needed.   

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Windows - Default Printer

Preparation > Check / enable the printer as the “Default Printer”

Windows 11

Settings > Bluetooth & devices > Printers and scanners

Scroll down to section Printer preferences

Windows protected mode = "Set up"  (equals "not configured")

Default install printers using Windows Ready Print = OFF

and

Switch OFF Let Windows manage my default printer

Scroll up > Select (Left-Click) your printer from the list of printers > Set as Default

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 -- Windows -- Printer Properties

Windows 10

Control Panel > icon view > Devices and Printers

Right-Click on Printer > Printer Properties > Tab Advanced

Windows 11

Settings > Bluetooth & devices > Printers & scanners > Select Printer

Printer Properties > Tab Advanced

• Driver:  Select the HP driver as opposed to the Microsoft / IPP class driver
• Reprint later:  Select Keep all documents
• All Jobs Default:  Printing Defaults

-- Example - Printer Properties -- Driver / Printing Defaults --

① → Driver 

② → Optional - Printing Defaults

Next,

-- What else? --

When Browser printing suddenly stops working -- or fails to produce the expected results -- check the Destination, that is, the "Printer" that is assigned in the print settings.

Examples - Firefox - Browser Printing

Open Browser and file to be printed  ① → ② 

Next,

Print Settings  → Destination ❶

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References / Resources

HP Printer Home Page - References and Resources

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“Things that are your printer”

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