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Fix Adobe Reader Printing Blank Pages After an Update
Question details
Users are unable to properly print PDF documents, as the printer outputs completely blank pages following a recent Adobe software update.
- Product
- Adobe Acrobat Reader
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Attempting to print a PDF document using Adobe software and looking for alternative print settings.
- Observed behavior
- The printer produces blank pages, and the 'Print as Image' troubleshooting setting is grayed out or entirely unavailable in the print dialogue.
Verify that your printer hardware is functioning correctly by printing a test page from another application, and ensure you have the necessary administrator privileges to uninstall and install software on your computer.
Update, Clean, and Reinstall Adobe Acrobat Reader
Applying the newest patch or performing a complete clean reinstallation resolves underlying update corruption and restores missing print settings.
A botched background update can sometimes corrupt print drivers or remove necessary components like the 'Print as Image' feature in Adobe Acrobat Reader. A standard uninstallation often leaves faulty registry keys behind, so using a specialized cleaner tool is required to fully reset the application.
Open Adobe Acrobat Reader, navigate to 'Help' in the top menu, and select 'Check for Updates'. Install any available patches and restart the application to test printing.
If updating does not resolve the blank pages, navigate to the official Adobe website and download the 'Adobe Acrobat and Reader Cleaner Tool'.
Close all Adobe applications, launch the Cleaner Tool, and follow the on-screen prompts to completely eradicate the Adobe Reader installation and residual system files.
Download the latest stable version of Adobe Acrobat Reader from Adobe's official site, complete the installation, and open your PDF to attempt printing again.
Print Your PDFs Flawlessly with WPS Office
Bypass Adobe update glitches entirely and print your PDF documents effortlessly using WPS Office's built-in, reliable PDF reader.
- 1. Open WPS Office: Launch WPS Office and click on 'Open' in the left-hand panel to locate and select your PDF document.
- 2. Access the Print Menu: Click on the 'Print' icon located in the top-left Quick Access Toolbar, or simply press Ctrl+P on your keyboard.
- 3. Adjust Print Settings: Select your active printer from the drop-down list, specify the page range, and verify the document layout in the preview window.
- 4. Print the Document: Click the 'Print' button at the bottom of the dialogue box to output your document cleanly, bypassing previous software errors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is the 'Print as Image' option missing in my Adobe Reader?
The 'Print as Image' option typically disappears or becomes unclickable due to a corrupted software update or a conflict with your system's print spooler. Performing a clean reinstall of Adobe Reader resets the advanced print module and restores this setting.
Can outdated printer drivers cause PDFs to print blank?
Yes, if your printer drivers are outdated or incompatible with a recent Adobe update, the printer may fail to interpret the PDF's visual data correctly. Updating your printer drivers directly from the manufacturer's support website often fixes the problem.
Is there a quick workaround to print my PDF right now?
You can quickly bypass Adobe's printing errors by opening your PDF document in a web browser like Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge, or by using a free alternative like WPS Office, and printing directly from those applications.
