How to Print PDF Files

PDF files are commonly used for retaining the integrity of any digital content on paper. So it comes as no surprise that printing options are important, especially for complex PDF files with diverse page layouts.

Fortunately, Adobe Reader lets you specify how you want to print PDF format via the Print Dialogue Box. Here are some tips on these options and how to print a PDF.

To print PDF pages in Adobe Reader 9.0:

  • step 1Open the PDF file you wish to print.
  • step 2From the File menu select Print to activate the Print Dialogue Box.
  • step 3Choose from Comments and Forms to select which content to print.
  • A) Document Prints document content and form fields.
  • B) Document and Markups prints content, form fields and comments.
  • C) Document and Stamps prints document content with stamps.
  • step 4Select Print Range.
  • A) All prints the whole document.
  • B) Current view prints only the page in your window.
  • C) Current Page prints specific pages.
  • D) Subset allows you to choose Odd Pages, Even Pages or All pages in a range.
  • E) Reverse Pages prints pages in reverse. It can also reverse the order of a range.
  • step 5Select your Page Scaling.
  • A) None excludes selections that do not fit on paper.
  • B) Fit To Printable Area reduces/enlarges pages to fit paper size.
  • C) Shrink To Printable Area reduces the size of large pages to fit paper size.
  • D) Multiple Pages Per Sheet enables multiple pages to print on the same sheet of paper.
  • E) Booklet Printing prints on one sheet of paper to be folded.
  • step 6Once all your settings are selected, click on OK.
  • With just a few options, you can print PDF pages correctly — and exactly as they are on screen, the first time around.