Got a PDF file you need to print from your Mac? You're in the right place. Printing PDFs on a Mac is quite straightforward, and we'll guide you through the process step by step. Whether you're printing a single page or multiple PDF files, we've got you covered.
Before we dive in, make sure you're using a Mac with the macOS operating system. We'll be using macOS Catalina in our examples, but the process is similar for other versions like Mojave and Big Sur.
Using the Built-in Preview App
The Preview app is a versatile tool pre-installed on every Mac for opening and viewing various file types, including PDFs. It also allows you to print files directly from the app.
To get started, launch the Preview app by searching for it in Spotlight (press Command + Space), or find it in your Applications folder.
Printing a Single PDF File
Open your PDF file in Preview. To print the entire file, simply click on the "File" menu at the top, then select "Print" (or use the shortcut Command + P).
In the print dialog box, you can customize your print settings like the number of copies, paper size, and layout. Click on "Print" to start the printing process.
Printing Multiple PDF Files
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To print multiple PDF files at once, open the first file in Preview, then go to the "Edit" menu and select "Page Setup" to ensure your printer is set up correctly. Now, click on the "File" menu, select "Print" (or use Command + P), and in the print dialog box, click on the "Print" button.
After your first file starts printing, quickly open the next file in Preview and repeat the process. This allows you to print multiple PDF files sequentially without having to close and reopen Preview.
Using AirPrint or aConnected Printer
If your printer is connected to your Mac via AirPrint or USB, you can print PDFs directly from the File menu of any open PDF file.
After opening your PDF file, go to the "File" menu, select "Print", and choose your printer from the printer list in the print dialog box. Customize your print settings and click "Print" to start the printing process.
Printing Multiple PDF Files with AirPrint or a Connected Printer
To print multiple PDF files using AirPrint or a connected printer, follow the same steps as using the Preview app: customize your print settings for the first file, then switch to the next file without closing the print dialog box or exiting the "Print" menu.
This method allows you to print multiple PDF files in sequence without having to open and print each file individually.
Printing a Range of Pages in a PDF File
To print a specific range of pages from a PDF file, open the file in Preview, then go to the "File" menu and select "Print" (or use Command + P). In the print dialog box, look for the "Pages" section and enter the page range you want to print, separated by a dash (e.g., "2-5").
If you want to print all pages except for a specific range, enter the range you want to exclude, preceded by a minus sign (e.g., "-2,-3,-4"). Customize any other print settings and click "Print".
That's it! Now you know how to print PDFs from your Mac using various methods. Happy printing!