Fix Acrobat Pro on Mac Reporting No Pages Selected to Print
Question details
Users encounter errors stating 'The document could not be printed' and 'No pages were selected for printing' when trying to print PDF files.
- Product
- Adobe Acrobat Pro
- Device & OS
- macOS 10.14.1
- Scenario
- Attempting to print a PDF document from Adobe Acrobat Pro on a Mac computer.
- Observed behavior
- The system throws error prompts preventing the file from printing successfully, regardless of the page range selected.
Ensure your printer is properly connected to your Mac and turned on. Try printing a non-PDF document or use a different application like Preview to verify the printer hardware is functioning correctly.
Use the 'Print as Image' Feature
Bypass PDF processing errors by sending the document to the printer as a rasterized image.
Sometimes Adobe Acrobat struggles to process complex PDF elements or fonts when communicating with the macOS print spooler. Forcing the application to print the document as an image circumvents these rendering conflicts.
Open your PDF document in Adobe Acrobat Pro and go to File > Print from the top menu bar.
Click on the 'Advanced' button located near the top of the Print dialog box.
Check the box next to 'Print As Image'. You can leave the default resolution settings as they are.
Click 'OK' to close the Advanced settings window, then click 'Print' to send the document to your printer.
Update Printer Drivers and Verify Page Range
Ensure out-of-date printer software or incorrect print dialog settings aren't causing the blank page selection error.
Print PDFs Easily with WPS Office
If third-party PDF readers continue to throw printing errors on your Mac, WPS Office provides a robust, lightweight PDF reader and editor that prints your documents smoothly.
- 1. Install WPS Office: Download and install WPS Office for Mac from the official website.
- 2. Open the PDF: Right-click your PDF file, select 'Open With', and choose WPS Office.
- 3. Print the Document: Click the 'Print' icon in the toolbar or press Cmd+P to open the print dialog.
- 4. Confirm Settings: Select your printer, adjust your preferred settings, and click 'Print' to easily output your document.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does Acrobat say 'no pages were selected' when I clearly selected them?
This is often a software glitch in how Acrobat parses the PDF document structure or communicates with the macOS print spooler. Using the 'Print as Image' option usually bypasses this communication failure.
Does this error mean my PDF document is corrupted?
Not necessarily. While a corrupt font or graphical element can cause print failures, it is more commonly a software conflict. Testing the file in another PDF reader like Mac's native Preview app or WPS Office can help isolate whether the file or the software is to blame.
Can reinstalling Adobe Acrobat fix the 'cannot be printed' error?
Yes, if the Acrobat installation files or background preferences are corrupted, performing a clean reinstallation and updating to the latest patched version can restore normal printing functions.
