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January 20, 2024
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Unable to print PDFs from new iMac

  • January 20, 2024
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I just bought a new iMac, and migrated all data and apps from the old machine smoothly. I now cannot print PDFs, however. I can print from other programs, so the printer (HP ENVY 4500) is not the problem. I can open and manipulate PDFs, just not print (when I click print, I get the spinning color wheel that never stops). 

 

I have Adobe Acrobat DC, and when I check for updates, it says there are none. My MacOS is up to date.

Thanks.

Correct answer ls_rbls

Hi @Gerard349244064m6d ,

 

I assume your iMac has a new M3 chip. Lately, some mac Users have been reporting problems with Acrobat printing. if everything used to work fine before, I am not really  sure why this is happening.

 

nevertheless, have you try installing Rosetta2 on that iMac?

 

See apple support guidance below:

 

 

Can you confirm if installing Rosetta 2 would improve this issue?

 

Also, how did you installed that printer?  Are you using the Bonjour Service on that mac?

 

If yes, See additional troubleshooting guidance from HP here:

 

 

And below how to activate the Bonjour service on mac if you see fit trying this method:

 

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ls_rbls
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ls_rblsCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
Community Expert
January 21, 2024

Hi @Gerard349244064m6d ,

 

I assume your iMac has a new M3 chip. Lately, some mac Users have been reporting problems with Acrobat printing. if everything used to work fine before, I am not really  sure why this is happening.

 

nevertheless, have you try installing Rosetta2 on that iMac?

 

See apple support guidance below:

 

 

Can you confirm if installing Rosetta 2 would improve this issue?

 

Also, how did you installed that printer?  Are you using the Bonjour Service on that mac?

 

If yes, See additional troubleshooting guidance from HP here:

 

 

And below how to activate the Bonjour service on mac if you see fit trying this method:

 

Participant
January 22, 2024

I had never heard of Rosetta before (and no one at the Apple Store mentioned it as something I might need), but after a little investigation, I installed it, and it seems to have solved the problem. Thanks.

ls_rbls
Community Expert
Community Expert
January 23, 2024

You're welcome.