How to Fix Adobe Acrobat PDFs Printing Incompletely After an Update
Question details
Users are experiencing incomplete printouts where large sections of their PDF documents are missing when printing via Adobe Acrobat or Reader.
- Product
- Adobe Acrobat and Adobe Reader
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Printing PDF documents after installing a recent Adobe software update.
- Observed behavior
- The printed pages are missing significant sections of content, even though the digital PDF displays correctly and prints fine from other applications.
Ensure your printer has sufficient ink and paper, and try printing a standard text document from another application to confirm your printer hardware and drivers are functioning properly.
Install the Latest Adobe Acrobat/Reader Update
Adobe frequently releases patch updates to resolve known rendering and printing bugs. Updating to the latest version is the most direct way to fix incomplete printouts.
Incomplete printing is often a known issue in specific software builds (such as version 2019.008.20071). Adobe usually addresses these bugs rapidly in subsequent minor patch releases. Ensuring your software is up to date will apply these hotfixes.
Open Adobe Acrobat or Adobe Reader. Navigate to the top menu bar, click on 'Help', and select 'Check for Updates'.
If an update is available (such as version 19.008.20074 or newer), follow the on-screen prompts to download and install it.
Restart your computer to ensure all background print spooler services refresh. Open your PDF file and attempt to print it again to see if the missing sections now appear.
Use the 'Print As Image' Feature
If updating does not resolve the issue, forcing Acrobat to send the document to the printer as a flattened image can bypass complex font and layer rendering errors.
Print PDFs Flawlessly with WPS Office
If Adobe Acrobat continues to drop sections during printing, you can easily open and print your PDF files accurately using WPS Office's built-in, lightweight PDF reader. It bypasses Adobe-specific bugs and ensures high-quality print outputs.
- 1. Download and install: Download WPS Office for free from the official website and complete the quick installation process.
- 2. Open your PDF in WPS: Right-click your problematic PDF document, select 'Open with', and choose 'WPS Office'.
- 3. Access print preview: Click the 'Print' icon or press Ctrl+P to open the print dialogue. Verify that the document looks complete in the print preview window.
- 4. Print the document: Click the 'Print' button to send the file to your printer, yielding a complete and accurate hard copy.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why are my PDFs suddenly printing with blank sections?
This commonly happens due to a known bug introduced in a recent PDF reader software update. It can also be caused by corrupted PDF layers, embedded font errors, or conflicts between the updated PDF software and your existing printer driver.
Does the 'Print As Image' option lower the print quality?
It might slightly reduce the crispness of fine text compared to standard vector printing, but it reliably ensures all visual elements, including complex graphics and fonts, actually appear on the printed page.
How do I verify if the missing sections are caused by the PDF file or my printer?
Try printing the exact same PDF file from a different application, such as a web browser (Chrome or Edge) or WPS Office. If the document prints successfully without missing sections, the issue lies with your original PDF software, not the printer or the file itself.
