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Printing PDF as Image

How to print a PDF as image from Adobe Reader to avoid print errors.

To avoid printing errors when printing a PDF document, especially multiple pages per sheet of paper, one solution is to print the PDF as an image. These directions will explain how to print a PDF as an image using Adobe Reader, which is free to download from Adobe HERE.  (if personal computer should install as long as you have admin rights, if SOP owned, should be able to access via Creative Cloud https://kb.wisc.edu/69772)

1. In the Print dialog for Adobe Reader, make sure Print in grayscale (black and white) option is un-checked.
2. Double-check that Print on both sides of paper is checked.
3. Once those are set properly, click on Advanced.
Adobe Reader DC print dialogue

4. In the Advanced Print Setup menu, check next to Print As Image, and then click OK.
Adobe Acrobat DC Advanced print dialogue

Your Adobe Reader will now be configured to print PDFs as images.

Keywords:
printing, pdf, image 
Doc ID:
90647
Owned by:
Sally G. in School of Pharmacy
Created:
2019-03-26
Updated:
2023-02-20
Sites:
School of Pharmacy
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