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On my new computer, a Word document that I just typed, every time I ask it to print the document, a window pops up saying I have to save the document as a PDF. The document is already saved as a .docx. How can I print documents without having to save them as a PDF? I am using this version of Word: (Version 2410 Build 16.0.18129.20100). Thanks in advance for helping me.
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Your description indicates that a virtual PDF printer is set as the default for printing in Windows. You can change that in Windows Settings. See https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/set-a-default-printer-in-windows-e10cf8b8-e596-b102-bf84-c41022b5036f. Restart Word and then try printing again.
Thank you, Thank you, Thank you, a million times thank you. Your instructions were spot on, and your link was very helpful too. Now my printer works perfectly! Thanks so much!