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Rich_813
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March 7, 2017
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How to disable default opening of Print dialog box?

  • March 7, 2017
  • 6 replies
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I have a file and when I open it the print dialog comes up along with the file.  I guess this is something the creator put into the document; however I cannot find a way to disable this.  Do you know of a way to disable it so that the print dialog does not open every time I open the document.

Using Acrobat Pro XI on Windows 10.

Thank you, Rich

Correct answer Bernd Alheit

Try this:

disable JavaScript in Acrobat

6 replies

Participant
March 30, 2023

I had this same issue and found that in the preferences of the printer itself, "Print Preview" was enabled by a check box. Disabling this got rid of the Pop Up

Participant
December 16, 2021

And I would like to thank you too Rich for asking this question as it solved my issue too.. Thankyouu, God bless you 😇🙏

Participant
January 22, 2021

This didn't work because there was nothing in the script box. Suggestions. Thanks,

try67
Community Expert
Community Expert
January 22, 2021

You'll need to share the actual file with us for further help.

Participant
January 22, 2021
Participant
October 20, 2019

Isn't there a more proper way for this??

try67
Community Expert
Community Expert
October 20, 2019

This is usually done with a script that is embedded at the doc level. If you have Acrobat Pro you can probably remove it by going to Tools - JavaScript - Document JavaScripts and editing the code. Look for something like this line and remove it:

 

this.print();

 

Then save the file and re-open it and the dialog should no longer appear.

Participant
May 15, 2025

Thank you!

Rich_813
Rich_813Author
Participant
March 7, 2017

That worked.  Thank you Bernd.

Bernd Alheit
Community Expert
Bernd AlheitCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
Community Expert
March 7, 2017

Try this:

disable JavaScript in Acrobat

Participant
December 16, 2021

Thankyou veryy much Bernd Alheit, I was also facing the same problem sir. Lots of blessings to you from God and me.😇😇🙏🙏