Acrobat Reader Print Out Garbled Characters

 

To fix garbled characters when printing from Acrobat Reader,

try printing the PDF as an image by selecting the "Print as Image" option in the advanced print settings. Other solutions include updating Acrobat Reader, clearing the cache, ensuring fonts are correctly embedded in the PDF, or printing again without closing the file until the entire document is printed. 

Quick solutions

• Print as image: This is the most common quick fix.
  1. Go to File > Print.
  2. Click the Advanced button.
  3. Select Print as Image.
  4. Click OK to exit the advanced settings, then click Print.
• Print again: Try printing the file a second time without closing it. This can resolve issues caused by corrupt print jobs. 

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Other troubleshooting steps

• Update Acrobat Reader: Make sure you have the latest version installed, as a fix for this issue may be included in an update.
• Clear the cache: Go to Edit > Preferences > Documents and clear the cache to fix potential issues with stored data.
• Check font settings: In Preferences > Page Display, look for a "Rendering" section and see if the "Use local fonts" checkbox can be changed.
• Check system settings: Ensure your system language is set correctly and not using symbols instead of letters, as this can affect how PDFs are displayed.
• Corrupt file: The PDF file itself may be corrupt. If possible, download a new copy or try printing a different PDF to see if the problem persists. 

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When to consider other options

• Different printer: If the problem occurs with only one PDF and one printer, the issue might be with that specific printer. Try printing to a different printer to see if that resolves the problem.
• Different browser: If you are printing a webpage, try using a different web browser like Chrome or Firefox to see if that helps. 

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