How to print only visible layers in a PDF?

[Codeus]

Hello,

I have a PDF file with multiple layers, and everything displays correctly. I can hide specific layers without any issues when viewing the document. However, when I try to print the PDF, all layers are printed, even the hidden ones. I would like to print only the visible (enabled) layers, but I can’t seem to find a way to do this.

Is there a setting or method to ensure that only the visible layers are printed?

Thanks in advance for your help!

[Jordan - Tracker Supp]

Hello Codeus,

Welcome to the Forum.

You can select when a layer will be printed from the selected layer properties ( Ctrl + ` ) :

The default value for print is "Always" but you can change it to "When visible" to ensure that the layer visibility is taken into account when printing.

[Codeus]

Thank you for the response!

However, I’m using a German keyboard, and the keyboard shortcut (Ctrl + `) for opening the layer properties doesn’t seem to work. Is there another way to access the layer properties to control the print settings for each layer?

I appreciate any guidance on this!

[Paul - Tracker Supp]

Hi, Codeus

There are a few ways to open the "Properties Pane".

From the "Options Menu":

From the "View" ribbon:

and with certain Tools like the "Select Comments" tool a Properties button should appear on the "Format" tab:

Does that help?