How to stop Adobe from opening automatically after printing to PDF

[Sarah32422612muao]

Every time I "print to PDF" from anywhere, the document automatically opens in Adobe. How do i get this to stop happenng? 

[kglad]

what do you mean by "adobe", reader or acrobat?

[Sarah32422612muao]

Sorry, Adobe Acrobat Pro

[kglad]

https://softwarekeep.com/help-center/fixed-microsoft-print-to-pdf-feature-not-working

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[Sarah32422612muao]

Thank you. For example, if i were to print this page using ctl+p , the destination is PDF. Once i press PRINT it automatically opens in Adobe Acrobat Pro. I need to stop the automatic opening every time Print to Adobe PDF. Thanks!

[kglad]

yes, and are using windows, correct?

[Sarah32422612muao]

Yes Windows 11 Pro

[kglad]

were you able to follow the help in that link?

[Sarah32422612muao]

No because that doesnt apply to me. The print to PDF feature for me DOES work in all applications. I need it to stop OPENING AUTOMATICALLY in Adobe Acrobat Pro when i print to PDF. 

[try67 · Accepted solution]

Open the Printers & Scanners window, click "Adobe PDF" and then Manage, and Printer Preferences.

Under "Adobe PDF Settings" un-tick the box next to "View Adobe PDF results":

[Sarah32422612muao]

OMG that fixed it!!! Thanks!

[GobosToGo]

I do this every timeAdobe updates. Sometimes it takes few prints to realize thst the box is unchecked, but it does work. The problem is thst every update restore the checkmark. How do I make the setting I choose persistent?

[Lena27020170w3wy]

I always have that box un-checked, but as of today, in spite of that, all pdf:s are opened after I print them. As I print a lot of pdf:s, this is very irritating!! Don't know what more I can do!

[Lena27020170w3wy]

I found the answer! I create pdf:s from Adobe FrameMaker. I use the Adobe printer there. If I go to  Properties on that printer in FrameMaker, the box was checked. I un-checked it there too, and now the files doesn't open when they are printed 🙂

[Lena27020170w3wy]

Edit above. It works, but each morning I have to do it again... It resets when the computer is turned off. This drives me nuts. It has worked perfectly since I started using FrameMaker in 1998....

[try67]

That should not happen. Try running a Repair Installation of Acrobat, via the Help menu.

Also, I don't think you ever specified what exact version of Acrobat you have...

[Lena27020170w3wy]

Sorry, I have the latest version of Adobe Acrobat Pro (2023 something, can't look exactly as I am repairing...). Will get back tomorrow and report if it worked. Thanks.

[greg_9057]

I have the same issue, but with Adobe Reader. Whenever I use print to PDF in any application, Adobe Reader automatically opens the newly created file. How do I stop this unwanted behavior? The guidance given here for Adobe Acrobat Pro is not applicable.

[Tariq Ahmad]

Hi @greg_9057, 

Thanks for reaching out.

1. Open Control Panel > Devices and Printers.
2. Locate the Adobe PDF printer.
3. Right-click and select Printing Preferences.
4. In the Adobe PDF Settings tab:
   • Uncheck the box next to “View Adobe PDF results”.
5. Click OK to save changes.

Let us know how it works.

Best regards,
Tariq | Adobe Community Team

[GobosToGo]

Hi Tariq,

This unfortunately only partially answers the question. We know how to change the setting. The problem is that the change is not persistent. So every time Adobe updates Acrobat we then have to go back and untick that box. Every time.

[Tariq Ahmad]

Thanks for the feedback. 
A bug has been reported to engineering for that issue. It is currently being triaged. 

Best regards,
Tariq | Adobe Community Team

[Lena27020170w3wy]

My settings are reset every time I turn on my computer...

Lena