Printing a booklet or full-size directory

After you have chosen the layout of your pages and generated your directory, there are two options for printing: a full-size 8.5 x 11-inch directory or a booklet that is 5.5 x 8.5 inches.

In This Article

Downloading Your Directory PDF for Printing

Printing a Full-Size Directory (8.5ʺ x11ʺ)

Printing a Booklet Directory (5.5ʺ x 8.5ʺ, folded)

Troubleshooting Print Issues

Downloading Your Directory PDF for Printing

1. Navigate to Share PDF. Locate the directory (either the full-size or booklet version) or addendum you'd like to print.
2. Generate or Update the PDF. If creating the PDF for the first time, click Generate. If updates have been made, click Update to incorporate the latest changes.
3. Download Your Directory. Click the Download link under your selected directory format. This will save the PDF to your computer. 

Printing a Full-Size Directory (8.5ʺ x 11ʺ)

The Full Directory is designed for standard 8.5ʺ x 11ʺ paper and can be printed either one-sided or double-sided.

1. Open the PDF. Locate and open the Full Directory PDF file you downloaded. Enter the password, if prompted.
2. Access the Print Settings. Click Print to open your printer's settings menu.
3. Select Your Print Options. Choose between One-Sided or Two-Sided printing. For Two-Sided printing, select Flip on Long Side (wording may vary by printer).
4. Print Your Directory! After your options are set, click Print to complete the process.

Printing a Booklet Directory (5.5ʺ x 8.5ʺ)

The Booklet Directory is printed on 8.5ʺ x 11ʺ paper, folded to a finished size of 5.5ʺ x 8.5ʺ with a left-side binding.

1. Open the Booklet PDF in Adobe Acrobat or Adobe Acrobat Reader.
2. Open Print Settings. Click Print to open the Print dialog box.

3. Select Printer and Print Settings. Choose a printer that supports 8.5" x 11" (Letter) and double-sided printing. Apply the following settings:

   - Pages to Print: All

   - Print Format: Booklet, Side-Fold

   - Print on Both Sides

   - Orientation: Landscape

4. Adjust Additional Options. Select any additional options you need, such as color or black and white.
5. Print and Assemble Your Booklet. Once printed, stack the pages and fold them in half down the center. Before folding, pages may appear out of order; after folding, they will be correctly sequenced when viewed like a book.

For a visual guide on how booklet printing works, click here. 

Troubleshooting Print issues

Why are the top and bottom margins on the Booklet larger than expected?

Some printers impose additional top and bottom margins when printing in booklet format. This is due to non-printable areas that vary by printer model, for which Acrobat automatically adjusts. Currently, Adobe Acrobat has no option to adjust these margins.

What type of paper works best for printing the directory?

The ideal paper type depends on what your printer can handle. Here are some recommendations:

• Cover Pages: Use heavy cardstock for durability.
• Inside Pages: Choose medium- to heavyweight paper with a smooth or gloss finish for a professional look. Avoid very light paper, as the directory will likely be handled frequently.
• Testing: Before printing the full directory, print a few pages on different paper stocks to determine the best fit. Your paper supplier may also provide samples.

Tip: Always confirm that your printer or copier is compatible with the weight and finish of the paper.

The print quality is too low. How can I improve it?

To enhance print quality, adjust the PDF Image Quality under your PDF Settings. The default setting is Standard (150 DPI), which works well for most desktop printers. For higher-quality output, especially for professional printing, switch to High Quality (300 DPI).

For more detailed instructions, refer to the help document: Selecting the Layout and Setting of Your Directory PDF.