Windows 10: Windows 11 can't do print preview since udpate.

Right click a picture in file explorer, no print dialog, immediately prints.I have tried everything: updating and repairing windows installation. Removing print drivers and reinstalling with the full package. Installing the XPS viewer feature: Command line: Install-WindowsFeature XPS-Viewer Registry key for default 32 print dialog: [HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Microsoft\Print\UnifiedPrintDialog] "PreferLegacyPrintDialog"=dword:00000001 Registry key for Edge default dialog: [HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Policies\Microsoft\Edge] "UseSystemPrintDialog

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Print Preview Pane

Hi Patti,

We need to gather more information for us to better assist you on your concern. Kindly answer the following:

• When did the issue start?
• Were there any changes made on your computer before encountering the issue?
• What is the OS Build of your Windows 10? To know the build of your Windows 10, follow these steps:
  • Click the Windows logo (Start button).
  • Click the gear icon (Settings).
  • Select System.
  • On the left pane, choose About.
• What is the model of the printer that you're using?
• Does the issue occur on all of your images that you're attempting to print?
• Have you checked if the Print Preview window will appear if you will print the image using the
  Share tab in File Explorer? To print an image using the Share tab, follow these steps:
  • Access File Explorer.
  • Navigate to your picture files, and then highlight one file.
  • Click the Share tab at the top of File Explorer.
  • In the Send group, choose Print.
• What are the troubleshooting steps that you've done so far?

 

Universal Print preview available Windows 10 Enterprise and Education

Source: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/...d/ba-p/1655972

See also: Universal Print preview licensing questions | Microsoft Universal Print Blog

 

PRINT PREVIEW

Hi Glenda,

Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.

I understand the inconvenience caused to you. I will be glad to assist you with your issue.

To assist you better I would appreciate if you could answer the following question:

1. Are you unable to print any documents?

2. What is the exact issue you are facing?

To see what the print copy will look like before you print it, open the document in a program that offers a print preview. Print preview is typically located on the File menu for a program. You should be able to preview
each page of the document. In some programs, you can choose print options in the preview mode, and then print directly from the preview. In other programs, you might have to close the preview, change the document or your printer settings, and then print it.

Arrange all your stuff, and press Old method
Ctrl + P keys shortcut. This shortcut will call the available list of all devices on the right- hand of the screen chooses the choice by scrolling up and down.

While printing, you will come in the center of maximum options which can be use for the printing option. So arrange all your stuff, choose some preferences and go with the Print Button.

Try the above suggestion and let us know if it helps. For further assistance feel free to post your queries in Microsoft forums. We will be glad to assist you.

Thank You.