I can't print a PDF file now

In the past I've had no problem printing PDF files. For the last few days I have a problem. I updated my Adobe reader to the latest version, as well as my Epson printer software to the latest version with no sucess.
When I try to print a PDF--even ones that I have successfully printed before- The normal print window appears, the printer is correct, but when I press print, a window appears that wants to Print to File, and select a file to save the program in.
There are no files being sent to the printer. I have also checked the print spooler in Windows/system 32/ and deleted the single file that was there but after restart still have the same problem
Any suggestions? I'm on windows 7, 64 bit
Thanks

Thanks Pat--Now I really feel like a dumb ***.
I thought I had checked that but obviously not--That was the problem.
Bill

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