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How to Fix Missing Portrait and Landscape Printing Options in Windows 10
Question details
The user needs to restore the portrait and landscape orientation options that have disappeared from the print settings.
- Product
- Windows Print Dialog
- Device & OS
- Windows 10
- Scenario
- Attempting to change page orientation before printing a document.
- Observed behavior
- The portrait and landscape orientation controls are missing from the print dialog, even though other printing settings remain available.
Ensure your printer is properly connected to your computer, powered on, and recognized by Windows before modifying driver settings.
Test with a Virtual Printer and Reinstall Drivers
Determine if the issue is caused by the application or the printer driver, then reinstall the driver to restore the missing settings.
Print orientation options are typically supplied by the printer driver rather than the word processing application itself. Testing with a virtual printer can isolate the root cause.
Open your document and access the Print dialog by pressing Ctrl + P.
In the printer selection drop-down menu, choose 'Microsoft Print to PDF'.
Look for the Portrait and Landscape orientation options. If they appear, the issue lies with your physical printer's driver.
Go to Windows Settings > Devices > Printers & scanners, select your physical printer, and click 'Remove device'. Then, download and install the latest driver from the printer manufacturer's official website.
Create Separate Printer Profiles for Portrait and Landscape
As a reliable workaround, set up two logical printers pointing to the same physical printer, each with a fixed default orientation.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why did my landscape and portrait options suddenly disappear?
This usually happens due to a corrupted printer driver, an outdated driver, or a recent Windows OS update that altered how your system communicates with the printer.
Can I change page orientation directly in the document instead of the print dialog?
Yes. You can navigate to the Page Layout or Layout tab in your document editor and change the page orientation there before opening the print dialog. The printer should follow the document's layout.
Does 'Microsoft Print to PDF' require an internet connection?
No, 'Microsoft Print to PDF' is a built-in virtual printer in Windows 10 that processes files locally on your computer to create PDF documents without needing internet access.
