AutoCAD or AutoCAD LT: Bluebeam PDF printer doesn't appear in the printer list

Applies to:

  • Revu 21
  • Revu 20

Problem

The Bluebeam PDF printer isn't included in the list of printers when printing from AutoCAD or AutoCAD LT.

Solution

If you can't see the Bluebeam PDF printer in AutoCAD, you'll need to check two things: whether the printer is installed on your system, and whether AutoCAD is set to show it.

Check if the printer is installed

  1. Open the Control Panel from your Windows Start menu.

  2. Select View devices and printers.

  3. Look for "Bluebeam PDF" in your printer list.

If you don't see the printer, here's how to reinstall it:

  1. In Revu, go to Revu > Administrator.

  2. Select the Printer tab.

  3. Select Reinstall Printer.

Show System Printers in AutoCAD

Even if the printer is installed, AutoCAD might be hiding it. For the steps, see Autodesk's documentation about System printers missing from plot dialog in AutoCAD.

If are still having problems, see Bluebeam PDF Printer doesn't install.