Print Multiple PDFs at Once on Mac: How To & Tips

Ever found yourself with a pile of PDFs to print, wishing you could simplify the process on your Mac? You're in luck – not only can you print multiple PDFs at once, but your Mac also offers a streamlined approach to do so.

In this guide, we'll explore how to batch print PDFs, ensuring you get the most out of your Mac's capabilities and save time in the process.

Using the Print Dialog Box

The Print dialog box is your gateway to batch printing PDFs on a Mac. Here, you can configure settings for all PDFs in the print queue.

To open the Print dialog box, press Command + P or click on File > Print in Preview, the default PDF viewer on macOS.

Adding PDFs to the Queue

To add PDFs to the print queue, follow these steps:

1. Open the desired PDFs in Preview.
2. Press Command + P to open the Print dialog box.
3. Click on the Add button in the bottom-left corner to add more PDFs to the queue.
4. Select the PDFs you want to add and click Open.

Configuring Print Settings

After adding your PDFs, you can customize print settings to apply to all PDFs in the queue:

1. Choose the printer using the Printer dropdown menu.
2. Select the number of copies you want to print for each PDF.
3. Customize other print settings, like paper size, orientation, and scaling, as needed.
4. To print your PDFs, click on Print All in the bottom-right corner.

Using the Automator App

If you frequently need to print multiple PDFs at once, consider using Automator to streamline your workflow:

1. Open Automator on your Mac.
2. Create a new Workflow document.
3. Search for and add the Print Workflow Action to the workflow.
4. In the to field, choose the PDFs you want to print.
5. Configure print settings, like number of copies, paper size, and orientation.
6. Save and run the workflow whenever you need to print multiple PDFs at once.

By mastering these techniques, you can now efficiently print multiple PDFs at once on your Mac, saving time and reducing effort in the process. Happy printing!