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Fix Adobe PDF Will Not Print No Pages Selected Error
Question details
The user is unable to print a PDF invoice and needs to resolve a specific page selection error.
- Product
- Adobe PDF
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Attempting to print a PDF document directly from an email attachment preview.
- Observed behavior
- The printing process fails and displays the error message "This document could not print. No pages selected," despite the user having selected the pages to print.
Ensure your printer is properly connected, turned on, and has sufficient paper and ink. Try printing a standard text document to verify that the printer hardware is functioning correctly before troubleshooting the PDF software.
Save the PDF Locally and Print via a PDF Reader
Printing directly from an email preview or web browser can cause communication errors with the printer. Saving the file locally bypasses these restrictions.
Email clients and web browsers use lightweight, built-in PDF viewers that sometimes fail to send complete page data to your printer spooler, resulting in the "No pages selected" error.
Locate the PDF invoice in your email, click the download icon, and save the file to your computer's Desktop or Documents folder.
Navigate to the saved file, right-click it, select "Open with," and choose Adobe Acrobat Reader or another dedicated PDF reader.
Click "File" in the top menu and select "Print," or press Ctrl+P (Cmd+P on Mac) to open the print dialog box.
Verify that your correct printer is selected and the "Pages to Print" section is set accurately, then click the "Print" button.
Print the PDF as an Image
If the PDF contains corrupted fonts or overly complex formatting, printing it as an image simplifies the data sent to the printer.
Update or Reinstall the Printer Driver
Outdated or corrupted printer drivers can misinterpret print commands from modern PDF applications.
Print PDFs Without Errors Using WPS PDF
If you consistently experience printing glitches with other software, try WPS PDF. It provides a highly compatible, lightweight environment designed to open, manage, and print PDF documents flawlessly.
- 1. Install WPS Office: Download and install WPS Office for free from the official website.
- 2. Open Your PDF: Right-click your downloaded PDF invoice and select 'Open with WPS PDF'.
- 3. Open Print Settings: Click the 'Print' icon on the top toolbar or press Ctrl+P.
- 4. Print the Document: Adjust your print settings such as page range and copies, then click 'Print' to finish.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do I get a "No pages selected" error when I clearly selected pages?
This typically occurs due to a communication breakdown between your web browser's built-in PDF viewer (or email client) and your printer spooler. Downloading the file and using a dedicated PDF reader resolves the miscommunication.
Does "Print as Image" reduce the quality of my printed PDF?
It may result in slightly lower text sharpness depending on your printer's resolution. However, it effectively bypasses font and formatting corruption, allowing a stubborn document to print successfully.
Can a corrupted PDF file cause this printing error?
Yes. If the PDF invoice was partially downloaded or corrupted during email transit, the print software cannot accurately read the page data. Re-downloading the file often fixes this issue.
What should I do if updating the printer driver doesn't work?
If driver updates fail, try clearing your print queue, restarting both your computer and the printer, or opening the document in a different PDF reader like WPS PDF to determine if the issue is software-specific.
