Exported PDF not printing correctly

Forum|Forum|7 months ago
August 22, 2025
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When I export a PDF, it looks correct but when I print it theres extra boxes of colors behind my design. What would be causing this? When I print straight from InDesign, it prints correctly. the background should be the darker green color.

jmlevy

Community Expert

Answer here:

https://creativepro.com/eliminating-ydb-yucky-discolored-box-syndrome/

Anubhav M

Community Manager

Hello @sheena_o,

Could you share more details, like the version of InDesign installed and screenshots of the export/print settings/application used, so we can better assist you?

Looking forward to hearing from you.
Anubhav

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