Adobe Reader always uses your system's default printer as its own primary device. If your program uses another printer instead, your system's default printer has changed, perhaps due to a fault with the printer itself. In an office network, the problem may result from a failed connection between the larger network and the printer or your computer. You can reset Adobe's default printer by setting a new default printer or reverting to your old one.

Step 1

Re: Adobe/PDF Printing problems. Open your Adobe pdf. Click on file, print and make sure the proper printer is selected. Original poster, If you have solved your problem, can you please mark the correct thread (s) with your solution. Welcome to Dell Community!

Adobe Acrobat Printing Issues

1. This video shows you how to correct a problem in which a pdf file is printed incorrectly. Usually the formatting looks wrong or different when printed. It is a simple solution that can save you a.
2. PDFs printing Garbage Characters. Use Print as Image in the Print menu. Install an earlier version of Acrobat/Reader, such as Reader 9, that prints your file properly. Use the Preflight tool in Acrobat Pro. (if you own this version) to embed the fonts. Try re-printing your PDF to the Adobe PDF printer.

Confirm that your target printer works by printing a test document using a different program. If the printer doesn't work, refer to its documentation to troubleshoot your problem or choose a different printer as your new default device.

Step 2

Right-click the screen's lower left corner and click 'Control Panel' to launch the Control Panel.

Step 3

Click 'Devices and Printers' to open a list of all installed printers.

Step 4

Right-click a printer and click 'Set as Default Printer' to reset it as your default printer.

Step 5

Open a PDF in Adobe Reader. Click 'File' and 'Print' to open the Print dialog box. Adobe Reader lists your system's default printer as its own default printer.

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