Incorrectly Printing on Both Sides (macOS)

Summary

Instructions for fixing an issue where a PDF from Adobe Acrobat should print single-sided and instead it prints double-sided.

Body

Issue/Question

Even though I have my printer set to print single-sided, Adobe Acrobat/Reader prints on both sides.

Environment

  • macOS
    • Adobe Acrobat XI

Resolution

The PDF can be printed properly through the Preview app.

Alternatively, Adobe Acrobat/Reader can print single-sided with a few extra steps:

  1. Click File.
  2. Click Print.
  3. Click Printer....
  4. Click Show Details.
  5. In the detailed section, choose the Layout heading.
  6. Change Two-Sided: to Off.
  7. Click Print.

Details

Details

Article ID: 1021
Created
Thu 12/11/14 2:26 PM
Modified
Wed 7/22/20 3:00 PM

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