How to Fix Acrobat Printing Duplicate Copies of PDF Pages on Mac
Question details
The user needs to stop Adobe Acrobat from printing duplicate copies of pages within a PDF document.
- Product
- Adobe Acrobat 9
- Device & OS
- Mac OS X 10.8
- Scenario
- Printing a PDF document, including duplex printing, where it incorrectly duplicates each page.
- Observed behavior
- A three-page PDF outputs each page twice instead of printing the document normally.
Ensure your printer firmware is up to date and check if the duplicate printing issue occurs with non-PDF files to rule out a hardware malfunction.
Print PDF as an Image
Printing the PDF as an image bypasses standard text and formatting processing, which often resolves unexpected printing glitches.
When Acrobat processes complex vector graphics or text, older versions may misinterpret the data and send duplicate print commands. Forcing the software to rasterize the document and print it as an image can quickly bypass this rendering bug.
Open the problematic PDF in Adobe Acrobat and go to 'File' > 'Print' in the top menu bar.
Click on the 'Advanced' button located at the top or bottom of the Print dialog box, depending on your layout.
Check the box next to 'Print As Image'. Click 'OK', and then print the document to see if the duplicates stop.
Reset Acrobat Preferences
Corrupted preference files can cause unusual behaviors. Resetting them forces Acrobat to load default configurations.
Upgrade to a Compatible Software Version
Acrobat 9 has known compatibility issues with Mac OS X 10.8. Upgrading or switching software ensures full compatibility.
Print PDFs Flawlessly with WPS Office for Mac
Avoid compatibility issues and duplicate printing bugs by using WPS Office. Its built-in PDF reader offers a stable, lightweight, and completely free way to view, edit, and print your PDF files smoothly on Mac.
- 1. Download and Install: Download WPS Office for Mac from the official website and follow the on-screen instructions to install it on your computer.
- 2. Open PDF Document: Launch WPS Office, click 'Open' in the main dashboard, and select the PDF file you wish to print.
- 3. Print without Duplicates: Go to 'Menu' > 'Print' (or press Cmd+P), configure your standard or duplex printing settings, and click 'Print' to output the file correctly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is my Mac printer printing everything twice?
This can happen due to an outdated printer driver, a stuck print queue, or software incompatibility (such as using an older version of Acrobat on a newer macOS). Updating your drivers and printing software usually resolves the duplicate issue.
Does 'Print as Image' reduce the quality of the printed PDF?
Printing as an image may slightly reduce the sharpness of fine text and can take longer for the printer to process, but it is a reliable workaround for bypassing rendering bugs and duplicate printing errors in Adobe Acrobat.
Can I use WPS Office to edit PDFs as well as print them?
Yes, WPS Office includes a comprehensive PDF editor that allows you to add text, highlight content, merge pages, and print your documents with ease on both Mac and Windows operating systems.
