How to Fix Acrobat Reader Printing Blank Pages
Question details
The user needs to print a PDF document but experiences an issue where the printer outputs blank pages from Acrobat Reader DC, despite the file printing correctly from other applications.
- Product
- Adobe Acrobat Reader DC
- Device & OS
- Windows 10
- Scenario
- Attempting to print a PDF document containing standard or complex content.
- Observed behavior
- The printer successfully receives the print job but outputs completely blank pages instead of the actual PDF content.
Verify that your printer has sufficient ink or toner and that the printer driver is fully updated to rule out hardware-related printing failures.
Use the Print as Image Option
Enabling the 'Print as Image' setting forces Acrobat Reader to send a simple image of the document to the printer, bypassing complex rendering issues caused by fonts, transparency, or formatting.
Complex PDF files containing intricate layers, embedded fonts, or transparency effects can sometimes overwhelm the printer's memory or conflict with its drivers. By printing the PDF as an image, you bypass these complexities.
Launch Acrobat Reader DC, open your PDF file, and click on 'File' in the top menu, then select 'Print'. Alternatively, press Ctrl + P on your keyboard.
In the Print dialog box, locate and click the 'Advanced' button near the top of the window.
Check the box next to 'Print As Image'. Depending on your version, you may also be able to select the DPI (resolution). Click 'OK' to apply and close the Advanced settings.
Click the 'Print' button in the main dialog to send the document to your printer. Check to ensure the pages are no longer blank.
Print PDFs Seamlessly with WPS PDF
If you continue to experience printing issues with your current software, try using the built-in WPS PDF reader. It is designed to handle complex formatting and effortlessly prints PDF files without the need for intricate driver workarounds.
- 1. Open your PDF in WPS Office: Launch WPS Office, go to the PDF tab, and open the document you wish to print.
- 2. Access the Print Menu: Click the 'Menu' button in the top left corner and select 'Print', or use the Ctrl + P keyboard shortcut.
- 3. Configure and Print: Select your printer from the drop-down list, adjust your desired page layout settings, and click 'Print'.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does my PDF print blank pages only in Acrobat Reader?
This usually occurs when the PDF contains complex rendering elements like transparent images, vector graphics, or embedded fonts that conflict with your printer driver's ability to process Acrobat's default print data stream.
Does printing a PDF as an image reduce the output quality?
Printing as an image can slightly reduce the crispness of fine text and lines, but it is typically unnoticeable on standard office printers and is an effective workaround for blank page errors.
What should I do if 'Print as Image' is greyed out or doesn't work?
If the option is unavailable or fails, try updating your printer drivers, installing the latest version of Acrobat Reader, or opening the document in an alternative application like WPS Office to complete the print job.
