How to Disable 'Choose Paper Source by PDF Page Size' in Adobe Acrobat
Question details
The user wants to know how to permanently turn off the 'Choose paper source by PDF page size' printing feature to maintain consistent paper tray selections.
- Product
- Adobe Acrobat
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Printing PDF documents where manual paper source or specific tray selection is required rather than automated matching.
- Observed behavior
- The PDF viewer automatically overrides the printer's default paper source by attempting to match the document's page size, often resulting in printing errors or pulling from the wrong paper tray.
Verify your printer's default tray settings in the Windows Devices and Printers menu to ensure it is configured to pull from your desired paper source before modifying application settings.
Uncheck the Option in the Print Dialog
The simplest method to disable this feature is directly through the Print menu, as the application is designed to remember your last used setting.
Adobe Acrobat natively retains the print settings used during the last successful print job. By manually disabling this feature once, it should remain disabled for future print jobs unless altered by another user or a software reset.
Open your document in Adobe Acrobat and navigate to File > Print, or press Ctrl + P on your keyboard.
In the Print dialog box, find the section labeled 'Page Sizing & Handling'.
Uncheck the box next to 'Choose paper source by PDF page size'.
Click the 'Print' button to execute the print job. Acrobat will now remember this unchecked state for your next document.
Apply a Windows Registry Modification
For IT administrators or users experiencing issues where the application fails to remember print settings, a Windows Registry tweak can permanently enforce this rule.
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- 1. Download and Install: Get WPS Office from the official website and complete the quick installation process.
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- 3. Access Print Settings: Click on 'Menu' and select 'Print', or use the Ctrl + P shortcut.
- 4. Configure Paper Settings: Adjust your paper source and scaling options in the clear, easy-to-navigate print dialog.
- 5. Execute Print: Click 'Print' to send the document to your printer exactly as configured.
Frequently Asked Questions
What exactly does 'Choose paper source by PDF page size' do?
This feature commands the printer to automatically select the paper tray that matches the physical dimensions of the PDF document being printed (e.g., Letter vs. Legal size), rather than using the printer's default paper tray.
Why does my application keep checking this option automatically?
The application is designed to remember the specific settings applied during your previous print job. If the box was checked the last time a document was successfully printed, it will default to being checked the next time you open the print dialog.
Can I disable this setting for multiple computers at once?
Yes. Network administrators can deploy a Windows Registry modification or a Group Policy Object (GPO) to permanently disable this checkbox across multiple workstations in an organizational environment.
