PDF Print Restriction
Restrict printing of a PDF by setting the Print permission flag — disable printing entirely or limit to low-resolution (draft) output only, while still allowing recipients to view the document.
- 1Upload the PDF you want to restrict printing on
- 2Set an owner (permissions) password — required for the restriction to be enforced
- 3Choose: No Printing, Low-Resolution Only, or Allow Full Printing
- 4Click 'Apply Print Restriction' to embed the permission flag
- 5Download the PDF — compliant readers will enforce the printing restriction
- Share a digital-only PDF report that should not be printed for environmental policy reasons
- Distribute a watermarked PDF proof where printing is restricted to prevent unauthorised hard copies
- Share a confidential salary band document that should remain digital only
- Issue a limited-distribution policy PDF where printing is disabled to control physical copies
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