如果您在 PC 上看到过XPS文件，那么您可能也看到过Microsoft XPS Document Writer应用程序。XPS是 Microsoft 流行的PDF文件格式的竞争对手。虽然它没有像PDF那样取得成功，但它仍然是许多Windows版本中的更新功能。

在本文中，我们将解释什么是Microsoft XPS Document Writer、它是如何工作的，以及如果您不再需要它时如何摆脱它。

什么是 XPS 文件？

XPS（也称为OXPS或OpenXPS）是一种标准化文件格式（具有.xps文件扩展名），代表Open XML Paper Specification。XPS文件描述了具有固定布局的任意数量页面的文档。本质上，XPS文件类似于 Microsoft 版本的PostScript或PDF文件。

XPS文件（如PDF ）的目标是提供“所见即所得”的功能。关键是无论您在何处查看或打印XPS文件，它都将保持不变。

在Windows操作系统中，有两个程序用于查看XPS文件。这些是预装在Windows上的^(Windows)XPS Viewer和Microsoft Reader应用程序，与^{(Microsoft Reader)}Adob​​e Acrobat非常相似，允许用户查看XPS文件并在需要时添加数字签名。

尽管Microsoft继续提供对XPS文件的支持，但PDF格式仍然是行业标准。

什么是Microsoft XPS 文档编写器^{(Microsoft XPS Document Writer)}？

Microsoft XPS Document Writer ( MXDW ) 是一种打印机驱动程序，^{(printer driver)}它^(MXDW)使 Windows 应用程序能够创建XPS文件。此驱动程序在Windows XP Service Pack 2中引入，并一直沿用到Windows Vista、Windows 7、Windows 10 和Windows 11。

当您想从通常不允许您以XPS格式 保存文件的应用程序创建XPS文档时， ^(XPS)MXDW会派上用场。

如何使用Microsoft XPS 文档编写器^{(Microsoft XPS Document Writer)}

当MXDW安装在您的Windows PC 上时，它将作为一个选项出现在打印队列中。当您尝试打印文档时，选择打印机下拉菜单并选择Microsoft XPS Document Writer打印机选项，然后单击确定。

然后系统将提示您输入XPS文档的文件名。输入这个，然后再次按确定。然后，XPS文件将保存在 C:\Users\username\Documents 中。

如何删除Microsoft XPS Document Writer

要从打印机对话框中 删除Microsoft XPS Document Writer ：

1. 按^(Press)Windows键 + I打开设置^(Settings)。
2. 选择设备。

1. 选择打印机和扫描仪。

1. 双击 Microsoft XPS Document Writer^{(Double-click Microsoft XPS Document Writer)}，然后按删除^(Remove)设备。

1. 选择是将其删除。

注意：或者，您可以前往“Control Panel > Programs和Features > Turn Windows Features或关闭 Windows 功能”。在这里，右键单击Microsoft XPS Document Writer并选择删除^(Remove)设备。

要完全卸载XPS Document Writer：

1. 打开“开始”菜单^{(Start Menu)}并键入“Windows 功能”，然后从列表中选择“打开或关闭 Windows功能”。^{(Turn Windows)}

1. 取消选中Microsoft XPS Document Writer^{(Microsoft XPS Document Writer)}旁边的复选框。如果您愿意，也可以取消选中Microsoft XPS 查看器^{(Microsoft XPS Viewer)}旁边的复选框。

1. 选择确定。

注意：要重新安装Microsoft XPS Document Writer，只需重复上述步骤并勾选复选框（而不是取消选中它们）。

如何添加Microsoft XPS Document Writer（如果缺少^(Missing)）

如果您找不到Microsoft XPS Document Writer，您可能需要按如下方式添加它：

1. 打开控制面板。
2. 导航到设备和打印机。

1. 选择添加打印机。

1. 选择我需要的打印机未列出。

1. 选择使用手动设置添加^{(Select Add)}本地打印机或网络打印机。

1. ^{(Choose Microsoft)}在制造商下选择 Microsoft ，然后在右侧栏中 选择Microsoft XPS Document Writer 。

1. 选择下一步。

XPS 与 PDF：您应该使用哪个？

PDF 仍然是固定布局文件格式^{(file formats)}的首选。它是行业标准，还有更多程序提供对基于 XPS 的PDF的^(XPS)支持^(PDF)。

尽管Microsoft继续提供对XPS文件的支持，但大多数用户永远不会使用此可选功能。然而，虽然实际上并不需要XPS文件或Microsoft XPS Document Writer，但也没有紧迫的理由将它们从您的 PC 中删除。

What Is Microsoft XPS Document Writer?

If yоu’ve seen an XPS file on yоur PC, then you’ve likely ѕeen the Microsoft XPЅ Doсυment Writer appliсation, too. XPS is Microsoft’s comрetitor to the popular PDF file formаt. And while it hasn’t enjoyed the same success as PDF has, it remаins an updаted feature in many versions of Windows.

In this article, we’ll explain what the Microsoft XPS Document Writer is, how it works, and how to get rid of it if you no longer need it.

What Are XPS Files?

XPS (also known as OXPS or OpenXPS) is a standardized file format (with the .xps file extension) that stands for Open XML Paper Specification. An XPS file describes a document with any number of pages in a fixed layout. Essentially, XPS files are like Microsoft’s version of PostScript or PDF files.

The goal of XPS files (like PDF) is to offer “what you see is what you get” functionality. The point is that no matter where you view or print an XPS file, it will remain identical.

In the Windows operating system, there are two programs used to view XPS files. These are the XPS Viewer and Microsoft Reader apps which come preinstalled on Windows, and, much like Adobe Acrobat, allowing users to view XPS files and add digital signatures if required.

Even though Microsoft continues to provide support for XPS files, the PDF format remains the industry standard.

What Is the Microsoft XPS Document Writer?

The Microsoft XPS Document Writer (MXDW) is a printer driver that enables Windows applications to create XPS files. This driver was introduced in Windows XP Service Pack 2 and has continued through Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 10, and Windows 11.

The MXDW comes in handy when you want to create an XPS document from an application that doesn’t usually let you save a file in the XPS format.

How to Use the Microsoft XPS Document Writer

When the MXDW is installed on your Windows PC, it will appear as an option in the print queue. When you try to print a document, select the printer drop-down menu and select the Microsoft XPS Document Writer printer option and click OK.

You will then be prompted to enter a file name for the XPS document. Enter this, then press OK once more. The XPS file will then be saved at C:\Users\username\Documents.

How to Remove the Microsoft XPS Document Writer

To remove the Microsoft XPS Document Writer from the printer dialog box:

1. Press the Windows key + I to open Settings.
2. Select Devices.

1. Choose Printers & scanners.

1. Double-click Microsoft XPS Document Writer, then press Remove device.

1. Select Yes to remove it.

Note: Alternatively, you can head to the Control Panel > Programs and Features > Turn Windows Features on or off. Here, right-click Microsoft XPS Document Writer and select Remove device.

To uninstall the XPS Document Writer entirely:

1. Open the Start Menu and type “Windows Features”, then select Turn Windows features on or off from the list.

1. Uncheck the box next to Microsoft XPS Document Writer. Uncheck the box next to Microsoft XPS Viewer as well, if you’d like to.

1. Select OK.

Note: To reinstall the Microsoft XPS Document Writer, simply repeat the steps above and tick the checkboxes (rather than unchecking them).

How to Add Microsoft XPS Document Writer (If It’s Missing)

If you can’t find the Microsoft XPS Document Writer, you may need to add it as follows:

1. Open the Control Panel.
2. Navigate to Devices and Printers.

1. Select Add a printer.

1. Choose The printer that I want isn’t listed.

1. Select Add a local printer or network printer with manual settings.

1. Choose Microsoft under manufacturer then select Microsoft XPS Document Writer in the right-hand column.

1. Select Next.

XPS vs PDF: Which Should You Use?

PDF remains the go-to choice for fixed-layout file formats. It’s the industry standard, and many more programs provide support for PDF over XPS.

Even though Microsoft has continued to provide support for XPS files, most users will never use this optional feature. However, while there’s no real need for XPS files or the Microsoft XPS Document Writer, there’s also no pressing reason to delete them from your PC.

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