Adobe Reader Won't Print Documents

Compatible with Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7, Adobe Reader is a free application that allows you to open and print PDF (Portable Document Format) files. You may also perform "edit-like functions using Reader" if the PDF supports editing, according to the Adobe Reader FAQ. Adobe Reader works in conjunction with popular Web browsers, such as Internet Explorer and Mozilla Firefox, or you may work with PDFs outside of the browser. Printing problems may be caused by lack of system resources, temporary printer or computer problems, outdated software or faulty PDFs.

Instructions

Print as Image

1. Open the PDF you wish to print.

2. Click "File" in the menu bar, then select "Print." Click the "Advanced" button in the "Print" box.

3. Click the box next to "Print as image" in the lower-right part of the "Advanced Print Setup" box.

4. Click "OK" twice to print the PDF.

Perform Additional Troubleshooting Options

1. Restart your computer, and attempt to print again.

2. Turn off your printer. Wait 30 seconds, then restart the printer. Attempt to print again.

3. Open the PDF you wish to print, then click "File" and "Save as." Type a new "File name" for the PDF. Click "Save," and attempt to print the newly-named PDF.

4. Close the PDF. Click "Start," "All Programs" and "Windows Explorer."

5. Double-click "Computer" in the left column of Windows Explorer. Find and right-click your primary hard disk (the C: drive). Click "Properties."

6. Click the "Disk Cleanup" button on the "General" tab. Windows will calculate the disk space you can free by running Disk Cleanup.

7. Click the box next to "Temporary Files" in the "Files to Delete" list.

8. Click "OK," then "Yes" to verify the deletion. Click "OK" to close the C: Properties box.

9. Open the PDF and attempt to print again.

10. Download the latest version of Adobe Reader. Save the file to your desktop or downloads folder, then double-click the file to install Adobe Reader. Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the installation, then open your PDF and attempt to print again.

References

• Adobe: Can't Print a PDF: Try This First
• Adobe: Printing Problems
• Adobe: Reader: FAQ

Resources

• Adobe: Reader
• Adobe: Reader: System Requirements