Images and small brochures may be supplied in a compact page size that is difficult to read. Users can scan or convert these documents to a PDF file so that the pages can be enlarged on the screen for easier reading. When printing the PDF, users can take advantage of printing options to digitally enlarge a compact page to fit a letter-sized page (or larger). Printer menus on PCs and Macs include options for “Properties” and “Page Setup,” respectively, so users can control their printouts.
Step One
Open the PDF file in a PDF reader or application such as Adobe Acrobat Reader (Windows) or Preview (Mac).
Step Two
Select “Print” under “File” in the top menu bar.
Step Three
Select the target printer from the list (usually a drop-down menu or directory).
Step Four
Click the “Properties” button (Windows) or “Page Setup” (Mac) button. Note: some programs such as Preview on the Mac display Properties on the main Print menu.
Step Five
Select the desired page scaling, as a percentage, or click the option “Fit to Printer” or “Fit to Page” (depending on the application and printer driver). If the “Center and Scale to Fit Media” option is available (such as on Acrobat Standard), select this option for automatic sizing.
Step Six
Review the thumbnail image in the Preview window to see the PDF page enlarged to fit the page.