Option to Print as a pdf, save as a PDF, etc. is gone from Print window....

Hi-don't know what happened but when I bring up the Print window, I no longer have the option button to Save as PDF, Mail PDF, etc. The only button in that area is the Supplies button. I did an erase and install a few weeks ago and installed all updates but it seems I am missing a part of something! Anybody else have this issue? Hope someone can tell me how to bring this back-I use it all the time! Judy

HI,
Try reinstalling your printer drivers and restart your Mac.
You might also try deleting your printer preference file.
Go to ~/Library/Preferences. You should have a file like this...
com.yourprintermanufacturename.plist
Move that file to the Trash and restart your Mac.
Also, try disconnecting and reconnecting your printer from your Mac.
Carolyn

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“I’ll never give you a job to print.”
Lead with an insult, good start.
You know, I read your comment, and the link, right before I went to bed. I thought I would respond then, but thought I should sleep on it. Well I slept on it, and I’m actually MORE p***ed off today than last night. I will try to keep this as professional as possible…
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