How to Fix Acrobat Pro Not Printing Multiple Open PDFs
Question details
The user is unable to print multiple open PDF documents consecutively using Adobe Acrobat Pro.
- Product
- Adobe Acrobat Pro
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Attempting to print several different PDF files that are open at the same time in the application.
- Observed behavior
- The first PDF prints successfully, but the application fails or stops responding when attempting to print the subsequent open PDFs.
Ensure your printer is properly connected, turned on, and has enough paper and ink before troubleshooting software-specific print spooler or application conflicts.
Restart the Print Spooler and Update Drivers
Clearing the print queue and updating your software resolves most background conflicts that prevent consecutive files from printing.
Often, the print spooler gets stuck processing the first document, which blocks Acrobat Pro from sending the second document to the printer.
Press the Windows Key + R, type 'services.msc', and press Enter. Locate the 'Print Spooler' service, right-click it, and select 'Restart'.
Open Adobe Acrobat Pro, click on 'Help' in the top menu bar, and select 'Check for Updates' to ensure you are on the latest release.
Open the Device Manager, locate your printer under 'Print queues', right-click it, and select 'Update driver'.
Print the Second PDF Separately or as a Virtual PDF
Isolate whether the issue is with the specific document, Acrobat Pro, or the physical printer hardware by modifying how you print.
Print Multiple PDFs Easily with WPS Office
Avoid Acrobat print spooler crashes. WPS Office offers a built-in, lightweight PDF editor that allows you to open multiple PDFs in tabs and print them consecutively without freezing or slowing down your computer.
- 1. Open WPS Office: Launch WPS Office and open your PDF documents. They will automatically load in convenient separate tabs for easy navigation.
- 2. Access the Print Menu: Select the tab of the PDF you want to print, click on the 'Menu' button in the top-left corner, and choose 'Print' from the dropdown list.
- 3. Configure and Print: Adjust your printing parameters such as paper size, copies, and page range, then click 'Print'. Simply switch to the next tab to continue printing effortlessly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does Acrobat Pro only print the first open PDF?
This usually happens due to print spooler conflicts, outdated application versions, or corrupted temporary files that get stuck processing the first document, preventing subsequent files from entering the print queue.
How do I check my Adobe Acrobat Pro dot version?
Open Adobe Acrobat Pro, click on the 'Help' menu at the top, and select 'About Acrobat Pro'. The exact version number (including the dot release) will be displayed in the pop-up window.
Can a specific document cause Acrobat Pro to stop printing?
Yes. If the second PDF contains corrupted fonts, complex images, or flattened layers, it may cause the print process to fail. You can click 'Advanced' in the Print dialog box and select 'Print As Image' to bypass document-specific corruption.
