How to Stop Acrobat X from Printing Markups by Default
Question details
The user wants to prevent Adobe Acrobat X from automatically printing document markups and comments by setting 'Document' as the default print option.
- Product
- Adobe Acrobat X
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Printing a PDF document that contains annotations, comments, or markups without including them on the printed page.
- Observed behavior
- The print dialog selects 'Document and Markups' by default instead of just 'Document', causing unwanted annotations to be printed.
Ensure your printer is properly connected and open a PDF document containing markups or comments to test your print settings.
Select the 'Document' Option in the Print Dialog
Acrobat's print settings are designed to be persistent. Selecting the correct option once should save it for future print jobs.
In Adobe Acrobat X, the setting that dictates whether markups are printed is persistent. This means that whichever option you chose last will automatically become the default setting for the next time you print.
Click on 'File' in the top menu bar and select 'Print', or use the keyboard shortcut Ctrl + P (Windows) or Cmd + P (Mac).
In the Print dialog box, find the section labeled 'Comments & Forms'.
Click the dropdown menu currently showing 'Document and Markups' and change it to 'Document'.
Click 'Print' to proceed with your printing task. Acrobat will now remember this selection as your default for future printing.
Update Adobe Acrobat X
If your print settings are not persisting after changing them, a software bug might be the cause, which an update can resolve.
Try WPS Office for Seamless PDF Printing and Editing
If you are experiencing persistent issues with Adobe Acrobat, WPS Office provides a free, lightweight, and user-friendly alternative. WPS PDF makes it incredibly easy to manage print settings, allowing you to quickly choose whether to print your document with or without annotations while offering seamless compatibility.
- 1. Open PDF in WPS Office: Launch WPS Office and open your PDF document containing markups.
- 2. Access Print Settings: Click 'Print' or press Ctrl + P to open the print dialog.
- 3. Choose Print Content: Under the 'Print Content' section, ensure that 'Document' is selected instead of 'Document and Annotations', then print.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does my PDF print with comments and highlights?
By default, some PDF readers may have their print settings configured to output 'Document and Markups'. You need to manually change this setting in the print dialog box to 'Document' to exclude comments and highlights.
Will my print settings apply to all future PDFs I open?
Yes, in most standard PDF applications like Acrobat X and WPS Office, the print content setting is persistent. Your last selection (e.g., 'Document') will be remembered and applied to future print jobs automatically.
How do I print only the comments or markups in a PDF?
In the print dialog box of your PDF viewer, look for the 'Comments & Forms' or 'Print Content' dropdown. Select the option that says 'Form Fields Only' or a similar comment-only setting to print just the annotations.
