How to Print a PDF in Adobe Acrobat Reader

Step 1: Open the PDF File

• Open Adobe Acrobat Reader.
• Click File > Open.
• Find your PDF and click Open.

Step 2: Go to the Print Menu

• Press Ctrl + P (Windows) or Cmd + P (Mac).
• Or go to the top menu and click File > Print.

This opens the Print dialog box, where you’ll choose your printer and customize your settings.

Step 3: Choose Your Printer

• In the print window, choose your printer from the Printer drop-down menu.
• If you’re printing to a file, choose Microsoft Print to PDF or Adobe PDF.,

Tip: Make sure the printer is turned on and connected.

Step 4: Select the Pages to Print

You have three options:

• All: Print the whole document.
• Current page: Print only the page you’re looking at.
• Pages: Type in the page numbers (like 1-3 or 5, 7).

Step 5: Adjust Page Size and Layout

Under Page Sizing & Handling, choose how the content fits the page:

• Fit – Scales pages to fit your paper size (great if something’s getting cut off).
• Actual Size – Prints at the original size (best for forms or legal docs).
• Shrink oversized pages – Only reduces large pages, doesn’t enlarge smaller ones.

You can also:

• Print multiple pages per sheet (useful for slides or notes)
• Print as a poster (splits a large page across multiple sheets)
• Print as a booklet (formats pages to fold like a booklet)

Orientation Options:

• Portrait (vertical)
• Landscape (horizontal)
• Or set it to Auto and let Acrobat decide.

Tip: Always check the Preview on the right before printing. It shows how your pages will look.

Step 6: Choose Color or Black & White

If your printer allows it, you can switch between:

• Color – Full-color printing.
• Black & White or Grayscale – Saves ink, ideal for drafts or text-heavy documents.

Step 7: Print Single or Double-Sided

If your printer supports duplex printing:

• Check Print on both sides of paper
• Choose how to flip the page:
  • Flip on long edge – Like a book
  • Flip on short edge – Like a calendar

If not, you can still print odd pages first, then reload and print even pages manually.