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PDF prints incorrectly

Last updated on Dec 10, 2024

Learn what to do if the PDF doesn’t print correctly using the Acrobat browser extension.

Corrupt content in a PDF file can cause printing problems, even if the file appears normal on screen.

Open the PDF in your browser.

Select Print, download, and more  > Open in desktop app.

Selecting the 3-dot icon opens a menu that provides options to open the document in the desktop app, print the file, download the file, and view document properties.
You can open the PDF in the Acrobat desktop application to troubleshoot printing issues.

Print the PDF.

Tip

Alternatively, open the PDF in an incognito window in Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge and then print it.

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