How to Fix Adobe Acrobat DC Printing Only Part of a PDF Page
Question details
Users need to resolve an issue where printing a PDF results in only a portion of the page being printed.
- Product
- Adobe Acrobat DC
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Attempting to print a PDF document to a physical printer after a recent software update.
- Observed behavior
- The print preview displays the entire document correctly, but the physical printout only contains a part of the PDF page.
Verify that your printer paper size matches the document size and ensure the print preview looks correct before attempting software fixes.
Install the Latest Acrobat Update
Adobe has identified this partial printing issue as a bug in version 19.008.20071 and released a patch (19.008.20074) to fix it. Updating your software is the most reliable solution.
Software updates often contain critical bug fixes. Updating Acrobat DC manually ensures you bypass the faulty release causing the print failure.
Open Adobe Acrobat DC, click 'Help' in the top menu bar, and select 'About Acrobat DC' to see if you are running the affected version.
Go to the 'Help' menu again and click 'Check for Updates'. Wait for the application to communicate with Adobe's servers.
If an update is available, follow the on-screen instructions to download and install it. Once completed, restart Acrobat and test your print job.
Print the PDF as an Image
If updating is not immediately possible, printing the document as an image forces the software to send a flattened graphic to the printer, bypassing rendering bugs.
Print PDFs Perfectly Using WPS Office
Avoid frustrating software bugs and partial printouts by using WPS Office. Its built-in PDF tool allows you to read, edit, and print PDF documents flawlessly, ensuring the physical output matches your screen exactly.
- 1. Download and Install: Download and install WPS Office Free on your computer.
- 2. Open PDF in WPS: Launch WPS Office, click 'Open', and select your PDF file to view it in the built-in WPS PDF reader.
- 3. Access Print Menu: Click the 'Print' icon on the top toolbar or press Ctrl+P to open the print settings.
- 4. Adjust Settings and Print: Select 'Fit for printing' under the page sizing options and click 'Print' to get a complete, full-page printout.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does my printer only print the top left corner of my PDF?
This usually happens due to page scaling issues or a known bug in older PDF reader versions. Selecting 'Fit to Page' in your print dialog or updating your PDF software to the latest version generally fixes the problem.
Can outdated printer drivers cause partial PDF printing?
Yes, if your printer driver is outdated, it might miscommunicate the page dimensions with the software. Updating your printer drivers via the manufacturer's website or Windows Device Manager can resolve rendering issues.
What should I do if 'Print As Image' is greyed out?
If 'Print As Image' is unavailable, it may be restricted by the PDF's security settings. Check the document's properties (File > Properties > Security) to ensure printing is allowed, or try opening the document in an alternative reader like WPS PDF.
