Why is the print different than the lay-out?

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Hi all,We us PDF files at work, we make an order in Exact and make it a PDF. When I look at the lay-out in Exact it is all ok. When I print the whole lay-out is almost 1 cm to the right. So... I don't have all things on paper.What can I do to change this? It is on all computers, not only on mine!Thanks!Daisy

Tariq Dar · Answer

Hi @daisy_9456,

Thanks for reaching out.

How to Fix Layout Shift When Printing PDFs

1. Check Acrobat Print Settings

Open the PDF in Acrobat.
Go to File > Print.
Under Page Sizing & Handling, select Actual Size (not Fit or Shrink).
Ensure Auto Rotate and Centre are enabled.
Do not tick “Choose paper source by PDF page size” unless required.

2. Verify Printer Properties

Click Printer Properties in the Print dialogue.
Confirm the correct paper size (e.g., A4).
Disable any “Borderless” or “Auto-centre” options that might shift content.

3. Use ‘Print as Image’ (Optional)

In the Print dialogue, click Advanced.
Tick Print as Image to bypass driver interpretation.

4. Check Export Settings in Exact

Ensure the PDF is generated at the correct page size (A4 vs Letter).
If possible, disable any scaling options during export.

Let us know how it works.

Best regards,
Tariq | Adobe Community Team

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