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How to Print Only Pages with Comments in Acrobat Reader for iPad

Amos Gikunda Oct 19, 2026 869 views

Question details

The user wants to selectively print only the pages of a PDF that contain comments or annotations using Acrobat Reader on an iPad.

How to Print Only Pages with Comments in Acrobat Reader for iPad

Product: Adobe Acrobat Reader
Device & OS: iPad (iOS/iPadOS)
Scenario: Printing a PDF document that has sparse comments across a few pages, aiming to save paper and focus only on the reviewed sections.
Observed behavior: Acrobat Reader for iPad does not automatically isolate or create a print set containing only the commented pages, requiring manual intervention to print them.

Before you start

Before opening the print dialog, scroll through your PDF document and manually note down the specific page numbers that contain the comments you wish to print.

Solution 1Recommended

Use Custom Page Ranges in iOS Print Settings

Manually identify the commented pages and enter their page numbers into the iPad's native print dialog.

Since the mobile version of Acrobat Reader lacks an automatic 'print commented pages only' filter, you will need to rely on the custom page range feature provided by the iOS printing system.

Identify commented pages

Open your PDF in Acrobat Reader for iPad and note down the exact page numbers (e.g., 10, 15, and 38) that have comments.

Open the print menu

Tap the 'Share' icon or the 'More' options menu (three dots), and select 'Print' from the list of actions.

Select your printer

In the iOS print dialog that appears, tap on 'Printer' to select your target AirPrint-enabled printer.

Enter custom page ranges

Tap on the 'Range' option and manually input the specific page numbers you wrote down earlier, separating them with commas (e.g., 10, 15, 38).

Print the document

Ensure that any available options to print document markups or comments are enabled, then tap 'Print' in the top right corner.

Use Custom Page Ranges in iOS Print Settings

Printer Compatibility: Some older AirPrint printers may not support comma-separated custom page ranges. If this is the case, you may need to print each page individually.

Solution 2

Extract Pages on a Computer First

If your iPad printing setup restricts custom page selections, use a desktop computer to isolate the commented pages into a new PDF.

Effortless PDF Management

Manage and Print PDF Comments Easily with WPS Office

WPS Office offers a comprehensive PDF reader and editor that makes viewing, managing, and printing PDFs with annotations simple and efficient across all your devices, including iPads.

1. Install WPS Office: Download and install WPS Office from the App Store on your iPad.
2. Open your PDF: Launch WPS Office and open the PDF document that contains the comments you want to print.
3. Access print settings: Tap the 'Tools' or 'More' menu, navigate to the 'File' tab, and select 'Print'.
4. Configure and print: Select to print the document with annotations, specify your required page numbers, and tap 'Print'.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why doesn't Acrobat Reader for iPad automatically filter commented pages for printing?

The mobile version of Acrobat Reader is streamlined for basic viewing and lacks the advanced 'Create Print Set for Commented Pages' feature found in the desktop version of Adobe Acrobat.

Will the text inside the comment pop-ups actually print out?

Printing the actual text contents of comment pop-ups (sticky notes) often requires specific print settings ('Document and Markups') which are better supported on desktop PDF editors rather than mobile apps.

What should I do if my iOS printer dialog doesn't let me type commas for page numbers?

If your printer driver does not support custom comma-separated page ranges, you will need to either print the pages one by one or use a computer to extract those pages into a new PDF document before printing.

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