PDF problem
PDF printing cuts off edges
SymptomPrinted pages are missing text or borders near the edge of the paper.
Why it happens
- •Most printers can't print within a few millimetres of the edge.
- •The PDF's page size differs from your paper, such as A4 on Letter.
How to fix it
Scale to fit
Choose Fit or Shrink to printable area in the print dialog.
Match the paper size
Print A4 documents on A4 paper, Letter on Letter, or let the print dialog scale.
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Open Crop PDFQuestions people ask
+Should I crop the PDF?
No. Cropping removes margin space, making the problem worse.
+Why does it look fine on screen?
Screens show the whole page; printers have unprintable margins.
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