How to Print PDF Files

Directions for Acrobat Reader

Important:
You can print PDF files in Acrobat Reader or in your web browser (such as Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge). For the most accurate sizing, select Actual Size.

Printing at Actual Size (100%)

Step 1 – Open the PDF

Open your printable PDF in Acrobat Reader.

You do not need any editing tools to use the printable.

Open PDF in Acrobat Reader

Step 2 – Click the Print Icon

Click the Print icon.

Print icon in Acrobat Reader

Step 3 – Select Actual Size

Under Page Sizing & Handling, choose Actual Size. Make sure Fit or Shrink oversized pages is NOT selected.

Under Orientation, select Auto.

Select Actual Size in Acrobat Reader

Step 4 – Click Print

Click Print to print at the correct size.

Printing Full Page Size (Borderless)

Step 1 – Open Printer Properties

Click Print, then select Properties or Preferences.

Printer properties in Acrobat Reader

Step 2 – Enable Borderless Printing

Under Printer Features, check Borderless. Make sure you are still printing at Actual Size. Click OK.

Enable borderless printing

Step 3 – Click Print

Click Print to print your document in full-page size with no borders.

Your printable will now print at full size.