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Adobe Acrobat: Color Printing

Last modified 3/26/2024


Paper Tray and Type

You must specify paper type and tray prior to printing. Otherwise, the printer will default to letter-sized, plain paper.

  1. Choose the color printer (Xerox- Color and Grayscale )
  2. Select the number of copies you would like (if any)
  3. (Optional) Select double-sided print if desired
    1. Ensure that the settings are the same in Xerox Features
  4. Click on “Page Setup…”



  5. You will possibly get a prompt like the picture below. If so, click on “Yes”



  6. Set paper size – this will determine what size paper your image prints on
    1. US Letter = 8.5” x 11”
    2. Tabloid = 11” x 17”
    3. Tabloid Oversize = 12’ x 18’
  7. Click “OK”



  8. To change paper type (ex. Copy paper vs. Cardstock), click on “Printer…”



  9. This prompt may pop up again. If so, click “Yes”



  10. Click on the “Printer Options” drop down menu
  11. Click “Xerox Features”



  12. IMPORTANT: this step will determine if your print goes to the correct paper tray
    1. Choose “white” as your paper color
    2. Choose “Plain” for paper and “Cardstock” for cardstock. The printer will then pick the correct tray containing the media type you wish to print.
  13. Check your settings for the “Xerox Black and White” option.
    1. Choosing “Off (Use Document Color)” will result in your project printing in color.
    2. Choosing “On” will result in your project printing in black and white
  14. Click OK



  15. Click “Print”



  16. Click “Print”

To learn more about uPrint and printing on campus, please see Where to pick up and pay for your uPrint print job | Help - Illinois State