How to Stop Adobe Acrobat from Opening When Printing Email PDFs
Question details
The user wants to prevent Adobe Acrobat from launching intermittently when using the quick print function for PDF attachments in emails.
- Product
- Adobe Acrobat
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Quickly printing multiple PDF attachments directly from an email application without opening the PDF viewer.
- Observed behavior
- Adobe Acrobat unexpectedly opens during the quick print process, which disrupts the workflow of users who print many files daily.
Verify whether your default printer is set to a physical hardware printer or the Adobe PDF virtual printer, as automatic pop-ups are most commonly triggered by the virtual printer waiting for a save location.
Adjust Adobe PDF Printing Preferences
Modifying the default output folder and disabling the result viewer in Adobe PDF printer settings will prevent the application from opening to prompt for a file destination.
When using the quick print feature to a virtual PDF printer, the software often opens to ask where you want to save the new file. By assigning a default folder, you bypass this prompt.
Open the Windows Control Panel and navigate to 'Devices and Printers', or search for 'Printers & scanners' in the Windows Start menu.
Locate the 'Adobe PDF' printer in your list of devices. Right-click on it and select 'Printing Preferences' from the context menu.
In the Printing Preferences window, locate the 'Adobe PDF Output Folder' setting. Change it from 'Prompt for Adobe PDF filename' to a specific, valid location on your computer, such as your 'Documents' folder.
Ensure the option 'View Adobe PDF results' is unchecked so the file doesn't automatically open after being generated.
Click 'Apply' and then 'OK' to save your new settings. Try quick printing your email attachments again.
Use WPS Office for Seamless PDF Printing
If background applications continue to interrupt your workflow, consider using WPS Office. Its built-in PDF reader offers a lightweight, fast, and interruption-free printing experience directly from your desktop.
- 1. Download WPS Office: Download and install the free version of WPS Office from the official website.
- 2. Set as Default PDF Viewer: Go to your system's default apps settings and set WPS PDF as your default application for viewing PDF files.
- 3. Quick Print from Email: Right-click the PDF attachment in your email client and select Quick Print. WPS PDF will handle the process smoothly and efficiently.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does a PDF viewer open when I try to Quick Print an email attachment?
Quick Print commands your operating system to open the default PDF program in the background, send the print command, and close it. If the software requires user input (like selecting a save location for a virtual printer), the application will stay open and interrupt your workflow.
How do I stop PDF files from opening in a browser after saving?
If you are using a virtual PDF printer or saving a document as a PDF, look for a setting named 'View PDF results' or 'Open file after publishing' in your save or print dialog box. Unchecking this option prevents the file from launching automatically.
Does changing the Adobe PDF Output Folder affect my physical printer?
No, adjusting the 'Adobe PDF Output Folder' only impacts the virtual Adobe PDF printer used to create or save PDF files. Your physical hardware printer will continue to print hard copies normally without being affected by this setting.
