save as pdf stopped working after updating to Ventura13.6

I could print to PDF from emails but some of them would be too large for the paper. I got around that by using the Redirect button in the toolbar and then printing that to PDF.

First give this a try: boot into Safe Mode according to How to use safe mode on your Mac and test to see if the problem persists. Reboot normally and test again.

NOTE 1: Safe Mode boot can take up to 3 - 5 minutes as it's doing the following; 

• Verifies your startup disk and attempts to repair directory issues, if needed

• Loads only required kernel extensions (prevents 3rd party kernel/extensions from loading)

• Prevents Startup Items and Login Items from opening automatically

• Disables user-installed fonts 

• Deletes font caches, kernel cache, and other system cache files

NOTE 2: if you have a wireless keyboard with rechargeable batteries connect it with its charging cable before booting into Safe Mode. This makes it act as a wired keyboard as will insure a successful boot into Safe Mode.

Then, if still a problem try the Redirect approach.

As additional info....I am running 13.6 on a 2021 M1 iMac and print to PDF is working both from an email as well as printing various other docs. That said, I'm guessing this isn't a bug but something amiss with the OP's computer. Agree that booting into safemode is a good idea as well as perhaps logging into a different admin account and trying it there as a test.

I hope that is not a bug introduced with 13.6. I have yet to update, so I cannot test.

Try restarting in Safe Mode. Does Save as PDF work there?

Restart normally. Does the problem reappear?

If you are of the opinion this is a Bug >>

Then have a few suggestions ;

1 - Get Support Choose a product and we’ll find you the best solution.Start now and open an Apple Support Ticket as they are Apple Employees to deal will these types of issues . 

2 - Product Feedback - Apple and make it known to Apple regarding this ongoing issue 

What application is this? This does not look like a normal Print nor Save dialog... it looks like you are using some application that has customized those dialogs and then something went wrong.

For one thing, I have never ever seen a work like "destination" in this context...

Running Ventura 13.6 just updated today

From Mail Application and use Save As presents as in first image

Same Application >> Export and get .pdf file >> 2nd image

I believe the OP is talking about the Save as PDF option within the print dialog…

Thanks my friend 👍

Then to add additional Info from the Printer Dialogue and refer to image below

EDITED - Spelling error 😔

In Ventura 13.6, with a message selected in Apple Mail, the File menu : Print… : PDF : Save as PDF works perfectly for me and my test was comprised of six pages of email content.

Kind of looks like Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge or some other Chromium based Browser ?