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How to Print Legal Size PDFs in Adobe Acrobat
Question details
The user wants to know how to properly select and print a PDF document on legal-size paper using Adobe Acrobat.
- Product
- Adobe Acrobat
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Preparing to print a PDF document that specifically requires legal-size paper dimensions.
- Observed behavior
- The user needs to locate and configure the print settings in the software to correctly output the document on legal paper instead of the default letter size.
Ensure your printer is physically loaded with legal-size paper (8.5 x 14 inches) and that your printer hardware supports this paper dimension before adjusting software settings.
Change Paper Size in the Acrobat Print Dialog
Adjust the paper size setting directly within Adobe Acrobat's print menu to ensure the document prints on legal-sized paper.
Adobe Acrobat allows you to customize the paper size for individual print jobs without changing your computer's default printer settings. By accessing the Page Setup options within the Print dialog, you can quickly switch to legal size.
Open your PDF document in Adobe Acrobat. Go to the 'File' menu at the top left and select 'Print', or simply press Ctrl+P (Windows) or Cmd+P (Mac) on your keyboard.
In the Print dialog box that appears, look for the 'Page Setup' button, typically located in the bottom left corner, and click on it.
A new window will open. Click the 'Size' or 'Paper Size' dropdown menu and select 'Legal' from the list of available sizes. Click 'OK' to save the setting.
Back in the main Print dialog box, check the preview to ensure the document fits properly on the legal page. Once confirmed, click the 'Print' button to send the job to your printer.
Easily Print Legal Size PDFs with WPS Office
WPS Office features a robust and free built-in PDF reader that makes viewing, formatting, and printing documents in any size—including legal size—incredibly fast and straightforward.
- 1. Open PDF in WPS Office: Launch WPS Office and open the PDF document you need to print.
- 2. Open Print Settings: Click the 'Print' icon on the top toolbar or press Ctrl+P to bring up the print dialog interface.
- 3. Select Paper Size: In the print dialog, locate the 'Paper settings' section, click the dropdown menu for paper size, and choose 'Legal'.
- 4. Print the Document: Review the print preview on the right side of the screen, then click 'Print' to start printing your legal-sized document.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the exact dimensions of legal-size paper?
Legal-size paper measures 8.5 by 14 inches (216 x 356 mm). It shares the same width as standard letter-size paper (8.5 by 11 inches) but is 3 inches longer.
Why is my PDF cutting off when I print it on legal paper?
This typically occurs if the page scaling options are incorrect or if the document was originally formatted for a larger size. In the Print dialog, make sure 'Fit to Printable Area' or 'Shrink Oversized Pages' is selected so the content scales correctly to the legal paper.
Can I set legal size as the permanent default paper size in Adobe Acrobat?
Adobe Acrobat relies on your system's default printer preferences for its base settings. To make legal size the default for all future print jobs, you must change your printer's default settings through the Windows Control Panel (Devices and Printers) or Mac System Settings (Printers & Scanners).
How do I print a legal-size PDF from the Acrobat mobile app?
Open the PDF in the Adobe Acrobat mobile app, tap the three-dot menu, and select 'Print'. Choose your connected wireless printer, then tap on the 'Paper Size' option in the print settings summary and change it to 'Legal' before tapping the print icon.
