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Correct answer Luke Jennings

Try saving your PDF as a PDF/X-4 before adding your watermark (File> Save as> Format> PDF/X-4). If that doesn't work, try PDF/X-1a.

Also, I suggest you set your Acrobat page display preference for overprint preview to Always.

As a last resort, use a Preflight Fixup to flatten the PDF, then add your watermark.

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T
Test Screen Name
Legend
December 2, 2019

Ok, since you got an error, I don't think we can expect any watermark. Need to solve that error (if it is possible to do so), rather than ignore the message. Errors usually mean things failed and didn't finish.  So... let's see what can change. You say the problem happens if you change to watermark text instead of your JPEG is that correct?  How about if the file you work on is a different PDF from some other place - not your normal PDFs, but a test.

    Miltos Lakkotrypis
    Miltos LakkotrypisAuthor
    Known Participant
    December 3, 2019

    I never said anything about changing to watermarm text instead of a jpeg. 

    The message appears and then i cannot add a watermark.

    This message appeared today.

    It is funny when i just paid yesterday my invoice.

    Luke Jennings
    Luke Jennings
    Inspiring
    December 3, 2019

    You will need to get your CC account working again, before you can do anything. Try signing out then signing in- go to the Creative Cloud icon at the top of your screen, click on the blue ball (Account) and sign out, then sign in.

    Saving as a PDF/X-4 will remove any odd issues with your PDF, forcing it to comply with a set of specific standards. I think this might remove the issue preventing you from adding a watermark. Saving as PDF/X-1a is an even more basic flavor of PDF.

    File> Save as> (Format) PDF/X> (Settings) Save as PDF/X-4, save to a new name.

    If this works for you, and you find you use it often, you can use an Acrobat action to apply it to a PDF, or a folder of PDFs with one or two clicks. In addition, you can also add your watermark with an action.

      Luke Jennings
      Luke JenningsCorrect answer
      Inspiring
      December 2, 2019

      Try saving your PDF as a PDF/X-4 before adding your watermark (File> Save as> Format> PDF/X-4). If that doesn't work, try PDF/X-1a.

      Also, I suggest you set your Acrobat page display preference for overprint preview to Always.

      As a last resort, use a Preflight Fixup to flatten the PDF, then add your watermark.

        Miltos Lakkotrypis
        Miltos LakkotrypisAuthor
        Known Participant
        December 3, 2019

        Do you mean Save as>Save as other>Archivable PDF or Press ready PDF? Because what you say does not exist on my acrobat. 

        Anyhow, i tried what i found and the programm is not responding...

        T
        Test Screen Name
        Legend
        December 2, 2019

        That's the version, thank you, and it seems to be up to date. (Often people find updates have failed).

         

        But one thing puzzles me about your description. You've said nothing happens a few times, but you've also shown us an error message. When you say "nothing" do you mean "nothing but an annoying error message"? This isn't nothing, and the difference is very important (in one case we may be able to help, in another, probably not).

        Miltos Lakkotrypis
        Miltos LakkotrypisAuthor
        Known Participant
        December 2, 2019

        First, by pressing the edit button, the error message appears and afterwards, being in the edit panel of adobe nothing happens with the watermark.

        T
        Test Screen Name
        Legend
        December 2, 2019

        Some PDF files have a solid, hidden background and watermarks behind it are invisible. If this happens, add the watermark in front.

        Miltos Lakkotrypis
        Miltos LakkotrypisAuthor
        Known Participant
        December 2, 2019
        This does not happen.
        What do we do now?

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        jane-e
        Community Expert
        jane-eCommunity Expert
        Community Expert
        December 2, 2019

        Hi

        Show a screen shot of your watermark so we can spot the problem. Also, watermarks can be set to be visible on screen or only when printing. Check that setting.

        ~ Jane

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