How to Make Fit the Default Print Scale in Adobe Acrobat 2020
Question details
The user wants Adobe Acrobat Standard 2020 to automatically default to the "Fit" scale setting when printing PDF documents.
- Product
- Adobe Acrobat 2020
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Printing PDF documents with a standardized scale setting to prevent manual adjustments every time a file is printed.
- Observed behavior
- The application fails to retain the "Fit" setting, requiring the user to manually select it or troubleshoot why the last-used setting isn't being remembered.
Ensure your printer is properly connected and turned on, and that your account has administrative privileges to apply software updates or reset application preferences.
Update Adobe Acrobat and Rely on Last-Used Settings
Acrobat automatically remembers your last used print settings. Updating the application ensures no bugs are preventing this automated memory feature.
Adobe Acrobat is designed to retain the print settings from your most recent print job. If it is reverting to actual size or another scale, a minor software glitch may be disrupting the preference saving process. Installing the latest patch usually resolves this.
Open Adobe Acrobat 2020. Navigate to the 'Help' tab in the top menu bar and select 'Check for Updates' from the dropdown list.
Follow the on-screen prompts to download and install the latest software version. Once completed, restart your computer to apply the changes fully.
Open any PDF document, go to 'File' > 'Print'. Under the 'Page Sizing & Handling' section, select 'Fit'. Proceed to print the document. Acrobat should now remember 'Fit' as your default preference for future print jobs.
Reset Acrobat Preferences to Default
If updating does not resolve the issue, resetting Acrobat's preferences forces the program to create a fresh configuration, which often fixes settings-retention bugs.
Easily Manage PDF Print Settings with WPS Office
If you are struggling to maintain your preferred print scale in other software, WPS Office provides a robust, built-in PDF reader and editor. It handles printing configurations effortlessly, allowing you to fit PDFs to printable margins without recurring glitches.
- 1. Open your PDF: Launch WPS Office and open your desired PDF document using the built-in PDF tool.
- 2. Access print settings: Click on the 'Print' icon located in the quick access toolbar at the top, or press the 'Ctrl + P' shortcut on your keyboard.
- 3. Select fit option: In the Print dialog box, locate the 'Print Handling' section and select 'Fit for printing margins'.
- 4. Print the document: Click the 'Print' button. WPS Office will process the scaling seamlessly and save the configuration for next time.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does my PDF print scale keep changing back to actual size?
This commonly occurs if the PDF file itself contains embedded print presets that override local settings, or if a software glitch prevents Adobe Acrobat from saving your last-used print preferences. Updating the software or resetting your application preferences typically resolves the issue.
Can I force a specific print scale for a specific PDF document?
Yes. If you have document editing privileges, you can open the PDF in Acrobat, navigate to 'File' > 'Properties' > 'Advanced', and set the 'Page Scaling' option to 'Default' or a specific setting. This dictates how the file behaves when anyone prints it.
Is the "Fit" option different from "Shrink Oversized Pages"?
Yes. The 'Fit' option will dynamically adjust the document by shrinking oversized pages and enlarging smaller pages to match the paper size. 'Shrink Oversized Pages' will only reduce the size of large pages and will leave smaller pages at their original size.
