Document prints fine from Indesign - Doesn't print properly when saved as a PDF

Question

When I print my document from Indesign, it is perfect. When I save it as a PDF and then print the PDF, it cuts off on the left side. I have already tried choosing "fit" when printing and messed around with different print settings. It looks fine in print preview, until I select my home printer, and then there is a gray gap between the edge of the printable area and the actual document. I'm not sure if there is an export setting that I am overlooking that could solve my problem.

Diane Burns · Accepted Answer

I suspect it may be specific to your printer. You might check under page setup and see if there are any offsets or alignnment (in this case, to the right) that might be set. Post the PDF and we can check on other printers.

Brad @ Roaring Mouse · Answer

Using "Fit" will reduce the PDF to completely fit inside the printable image area of the printer selected, which from your screen grab is exactly what's happening. You need to select "Actual".

Also: If you are on a Mac, the default setting under Page Setup is usually Format for > Any Printer, which usually has a "generic" printable area similar to what you are showing. Make sure you are selecting Format for > *your printer*, to get an accurate imageable area for your actual printer (you should see this change in your preview)

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