How to print only specific pages from a PDF

When digital coloring books come as multi-page PDFs, you might not want to print every page at once. Maybe you’re working through a themed section, or you’ve already printed part of the book and just need a few missing pages.

Here’s how to print only the pages you want—no extra apps, no guesswork.

On Desktop (Windows or Mac)

Using Adobe Acrobat Reader

1. Open your PDF in Adobe Acrobat Reader (free version works fine).
2. Click File > Print.
3. In the print dialog, look for Pages or Page Range.
4. Enter the specific pages you want to print:
   • Single page: 4
   • Multiple pages: 2, 5, 7
   • Page range: 3–6
5. Click Print.

Using Preview (Mac)

1. Open the PDF in Preview.
2. Go to File > Print.
3. Under Pages, select From: [x] to [y] or Selected Pages.
4. Review the print preview, then click Print.

On iPad or iPhone (iOS)

1. Open your PDF in Files, Books, or Adobe Acrobat.
2. Tap the Share icon, then choose Print.
3. In the printer settings, tap Range or Page Options.
4. Enter the pages you want to print.
5. Tap Print.

Note: Apple’s native tools don’t always support custom ranges for PDFs. For full control, use Adobe Acrobat Reader or another third-party app.

On Android Devices

1. Open your PDF in a viewer app like Adobe Acrobat, Xodo, or Google Drive.
2. Tap the three-dot menu and choose Print.
3. Select your printer.
4. Tap Pages or Page Range, then enter your desired page numbers.
5. Tap Print.

Pro Tips

• Always preview before printing to confirm the right pages are selected.
• Use PDF page numbers, not the document’s printed page numbers—sometimes they don’t match.
• If you only need one page for digital coloring, export that page as an image instead of printing it.

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Printing select pages saves ink, paper, and time. Whether you’re focusing on a favorite design or working section by section, knowing how to control your page output gives you more flexibility with your digital downloads.