Problems Printing PDFs

Summary

Troubleshooting issues printing PDF documents

Body

Issue/Question

Can't print PDFs but can print other items

When it prints, it only prints on 1/4 of the page

Some pages printing in wrong orientation

Error: An error occurred while printing the document

Environment

  • Windows OS
  • Adobe Acrobat

Cause

There are multiple causes for this issue

Resolution

  1. Try printing other pdf files to identify if the problem is only with one file
  2. Verify that the page orientation print setting is correct for the PDF being printed
  3. Verify if there are multiple versions of Adobe installed
    Note: if multiple versions are installed, try printing from other versions
  4. Set Internet browser to always open pdfs in Adobe Acrobat Reader instead of showing a preview
  5. Reinstall Microsoft Office
  6. Contact the Service Desk to have your printer drivers updated
 

Details

Details

Article ID: 667
Created
Thu 9/20/18 4:30 PM
Modified
Thu 10/12/23 10:44 AM
KCS Article Status
WIP: Only Problem & some Environment captured
Not Validated: Complete & Resolution captured, confidence lacks in structure, content, no feedback
Validated: Complete & reusable, used by licensed KCS user, confidence in resolution & std. compliance
Validated

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