Adobe Printing PDF on Mac

Issue/Question

  • Mac not printing PDF
  • Trouble printing PDFs from Mac computers to a copier with department codes. 

Environment

  • Mac computers printing to Toshiba copiers with department codes from Adobe Reader. 

Cause

  • Adobe isn't using the preset with the department code. 

Resolution

  • When you go to print, click on the "Printer" button 
  • If prompted click "Yes" to use system dialog box.
  • If department codes have already been setup on the system and saved as a Preset, make sure that preset is selected (Usually Default Settings-1).
  • Click "Print" 
  • Click "Print" again from the Adobe dialog box. 

Notes

  • If department codes are not setup, you will need to save a preset.
  • If you don't see the details, click "Show Details" button 
  • Click on the "Layout" dropdown menu and select "Print Mode"
  • Check Department Code and enter the user code
  • Then click on the Presets dropdown and select "Save Current Settings as Preset..." click "OK" 
    -> 
  • Print and make sure it works correctly