Best Acrobat Version for Double-Sided Tabloid PDF Printing
Question details
The user needs to print a PDF newsletter on 11 x 17 (tabloid) paper in landscape orientation, with duplex (double-sided) printing and left-side binding.
- Product
- Adobe Acrobat
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Setting up a PDF viewer/editor to reliably print large-format landscape newsletters with specific double-sided binding requirements.
- Observed behavior
- Essential print options like tabloid paper size or duplex printing may appear missing in the software's default print dialog due to printer driver configuration rather than software limitations.
Verify that your physical printer supports 11 x 17 tabloid paper and features automatic duplex printing. Ensure you have installed the official, most recent printer drivers from your manufacturer's website.
Configure Tabloid and Duplex Settings via Printer Properties
Bypass the default Acrobat print limitations by configuring the paper size, orientation, and binding settings directly in your system's printer driver properties.
Often, the inability to select tabloid paper or duplex printing is not a limitation of Adobe Acrobat, but rather a disconnect between the software and the printer driver. Adjusting the hardware properties directly ensures the correct instructions are sent to the printer.
Launch your PDF document in Adobe Acrobat (Pro DC, Pro 2017, or Reader). Navigate to 'File' in the top menu and select 'Print'.
In the Print window, ensure your target printer is selected from the dropdown menu, then click the 'Properties' or 'Printer Setup' button located next to the printer name.
In the newly opened printer driver window, find the 'Paper Size' or 'Page Setup' tab and select 'Tabloid' or '11 x 17'.
Set the orientation to 'Landscape'. Enable 'Print on both sides' (Duplex). To ensure the pages turn correctly like a book in landscape mode, select 'Short-edge binding' (or 'Left-side binding', depending on your specific printer driver interface).
Click 'OK' to save these hardware settings and return to the main Acrobat print dialog. Finally, click 'Print' to begin printing your newsletter.
Select the Right Adobe PDF Software
Understand which version of Adobe software is necessary for your complex printing tasks.
Print Tabloid Duplex PDFs Seamlessly with WPS Office
WPS Office includes a robust, built-in PDF reader and editor that flawlessly handles complex printing tasks, including 11x17 tabloid sizes, landscape orientations, and duplex printing, making it a highly capable alternative for managing your newsletters.
- 1. Open the PDF: Launch WPS Office and open your 11x17 PDF newsletter document.
- 2. Access the Print Menu: Click the 'Menu' icon in the top-left corner and select 'Print', or simply press 'Ctrl + P' on your keyboard.
- 3. Open Printer Properties: Choose your printer from the list and click the 'Properties' button to access your system's native printer driver settings.
- 4. Set Tabloid and Duplex Options: In the properties window, change the paper size to Tabloid (11 x 17), set the orientation to Landscape, enable two-sided printing, and select short-edge binding. Click OK, then click Print.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is the 11 x 17 tabloid paper size missing from my PDF print dialog?
The paper sizes available in the PDF print dialog are dictated by the driver of the currently selected printer. If tabloid is missing, ensure you have selected a printer capable of 11 x 17 printing and that the correct manufacturer driver is installed rather than a generic Windows driver.
How do I ensure my landscape duplex PDF binds on the correct side?
To bind a landscape document on the left side (so it opens like a book), you must select 'Short-edge binding' in your printer's duplex or two-sided printing properties. Selecting 'Long-edge binding' on a landscape document will cause it to flip like a calendar.
Do I need to buy Adobe Acrobat Pro DC to print double-sided pages?
No. Double-sided (duplex) printing is a hardware feature of your printer. Any version of Adobe software, including the completely free Adobe Acrobat Reader, can print double-sided as long as you enable the setting in your printer properties.
