Acrobat printer stops working

I am seeing a problem where the Acrobat virtual printer stops working after my system has been running for a while.  The symptom is that when printing to the virtual printer, the file appears in the queue, then disappears as if it was successfully printed, but Acrobat never starts up and no PDF is produced.  I've tried killing the Acrobat background processes and restarting them but this does not solve the problem.  The only solution I've found to work is a system reboot, after which the virtual printer functions correctly for a while but eventually stops working again.
System: Win7Pro 64; core i7 930; 12GB memory; lots of free disk space

I did the following
Ctrl-P to print a page in Firefox
Click Properties...
Select the "Adobe PDF Settings" tab
Change the output from "Prompt for Adobe PDF Filename..." to a specific output folder
At which point the file is printed correctly to the designated folder.
I didn't have to invoke distiller separately
Does this still indicate a problem with Acrotray?

Similar Messages

  • Adobe Pdf Printer stopped working after update to Acrobat DC

    Hello, I have installed Acrobat DC yesterday. Since then, Adobe Pdf Printer stopped working. It always gets stuck at Checking Fonts and any software the print originated from just hangs and I have to force it closed.
    I tried uninstalling the printer and installing it manually, repairing Acrobat installation but nothing changed.
    So, can somebody help me? Thanks.

    A method which is written here not working - because if you start to remove the fonts one by other you will see that the list does not end there.
    I did so
    1. i copied the folder with the fonts from the other clean system and replace with fonts in my system
    2. then i restore the registry tree HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows NT\CurrentVersion\Fonts
    3. i check system with sfc /scannow
    after these procedures Distiller DC continue to crash...
    In this time distiller crashed when it cheking their fonts in C:\Program Files(x86)\Adobe\Acrobat DC\Resources\Font
    after i rename the folder from Font to Font_ in order to he did not check this folder
    at next run Distiller crashed at the font wingding.ttf after remowing that font he crash at Vrinda.ttf (this is a oficial font of Win7 and come with him) after removing that font distiller crash at the next font name of Vani.ttf (this is a Win7 font too) - when i saw it goes on forever i back my system to normal status and uninstal Acrobat DC and back to Acrobat XI...this version work with out any problems.
    We are waiting a hotfix to resolving this problem with Acrobat DC

  • Adobe Acrobat XI Pro causes an error when starting it - Adobe Acrobat has stopped working. How do I resolve this?

    I've had Adobe Acrobat XI Pro for some time, but yesterday it stopped working and I started having an 'Adobe Acrobat has stopped working' error. It then tells me to Close the Program.
    How do I resolve this?
    Thanks and regards
    Roxanne

    Thanks Pat. I was able to resolve the problem.
    OS is Windows 7 Pro, Adobe Acrobat Pro 11.0.07.
    I went into the Properties file where I identified that Users only had Read & Execute and Read properties, I changed properties for Everyone to Full Control. That fixed the problem.
    I don't know how the properties got changed to just Read & Execute, but there had been an automatic update the night before.
    Regards
    Roxanne

  • Hp smart web printing stopped working in ie 8...is there a fix?

    using Hp G71 lap top...window 7 64-bit  HP smart web printing stopped working
    I use IE 8 ...I tried IE9 and the Updated HPSWP and it failed as well
    why is your software no longer functional.

    same problem here. worked for a while on two of my computers, and then stopped working. windows 7 64 bit ie 9.0.12

  • I have a user getting an error Adobe Acrobat has stopped working  how do I resolve this?

    Adobe Acrobat XI Pro
    This happens at a variety of times.  Sometimes while scanning sometimes while bookmarking sometimes while adding pages from a file.
    What I have done is made sure the program was up to date, a repair install, updated scanner drivers, replace the scanner with a different model, made sure the workstation was current with MS patches.  Any suggestions would be most welcome.
    Thank you,
    Brad

    Thanks for the reply.  Sorry I wasn't clear the version is XI standard.  And I did check for updates.  The program is current.  Still a few times a day the program will crash and my user will have to start over again on the document she is working on.  Very frustrating for her and me.
    The full error is:
    Adobe Acrobat has stopped working
    A problem caused the program to stop working correctly.  Windows will close the program and notify you if a solution is available.

  • I have Acrobat 9.5 and when I try to create pdf from scanner, it displays an error "Adobe acrobat has stopped working". Is there any way I can use this functionality?

    I have Acrobat 9.5 and when I try to create>pdf from scanner, it displays an error "Adobe acrobat has stopped working". Is there any way I can use this functionality?

    Provide you have Acrobat 9 installed in an OS for which Acrobat 9 is compatible then you can use the functionality.
    As well, you need a scanner connected, powered up, and the software installed. Acrobat 9 "prefers" TWAIN drivers.
    Always visit the scanner vendor's site and download - install the latest greatest software.
    n.b., The Acrobat 9.x product family passed into "End of Support" mid-year 2013.
    As well the Acrobat 9.x product family is not compatible with contemporary OSs.
    Be well...

  • Acrobat subscription stopped working, each time I open it goes straight to the purchase page

    Acrobat subscription stopped working, each time I open it goes straight to the purchase page

    Hi Poepholl,
    I've checked your account, and nothing seems to be out of order with your Acrobat Pro subscription. Are you launching Acrobat on your desktop? If, for some reason, your subscription has reverted to trial mode, I would expect you'd be presented with the trial dialog box. From that dialog box, you should be able to click License this Software, and then sign in with your Adobe ID and password. If that's not the case, please let us know.
    Best,
    Sara

  • I am on a Windows 7 OS attempting to reduce pdf size with my Adobe Acrobat Standard XI & Pro.  The application keeps timing out and  at the Subsetting embedded fonts portion and the application gives "Adobe Acrobat has stopped working" and then closes.  T

    I am on a Windows 7 OS attempting to reduce pdf size with my Adobe Acrobat Standard XI & Pro.  The application keeps timing out and  at the Subsetting embedded fonts portion and the application gives "Adobe Acrobat has stopped working" and then closes.  The document is 275 pages.  Is there something I can do to stop this?

    Hi Ricci,
    Since when are you facing this issue? Did you tried system restore to a date before this problem occured.
    Does acrobat stop working when you open this specific pdf file or with any pdf file that you open?
    Regards,
    Rahul

  • My Mac desktop went offline and printer stopped working

    My Mac desktop went offline and printer stopped working.  I have attempted everything I can do, without luck. When I attempt to reset my belkin router, the mac will not accept my password. My PC, set up 3" away, is online. HELP

    It means, tentatively, that system files are missing or damaged and you will have to reinstall Snow Leopard. See the following:
    Reinstall OS X without erasing the drive
    Do the following:
    1. Repair the Hard Drive and Permissions
    Boot from your Snow Leopard Installer disc. After the installer loads select your language and click on the Continue button. When the menu bar appears select Disk Utility from the Utilities menu. After DU loads select your hard drive entry (mfgr.'s ID and drive size) from the the left side list.  In the DU status area you will see an entry for the S.M.A.R.T. status of the hard drive.  If it does not say "Verified" then the hard drive is failing or failed. (SMART status is not reported on external Firewire or USB drives.) If the drive is "Verified" then select your OS X volume from the list on the left (sub-entry below the drive entry,) click on the First Aid tab, then click on the Repair Disk button. If DU reports any errors that have been fixed, then re-run Repair Disk until no errors are reported. If no errors are reported click on the Repair Permissions button. Wait until the operation completes, then quit DU and return to the installer.
    If DU reports errors it cannot fix, then you will need Disk Warrior and/or Tech Tool Pro to repair the drive. If you don't have either of them or if neither of them can fix the drive, then you will need to reformat the drive and reinstall OS X.
    2. Reinstall Snow Leopard
    If the drive is OK then quit DU and return to the installer.  Proceed with reinstalling OS X.  Note that the Snow Leopard installer will not erase your drive or disturb your files.  After installing a fresh copy of OS X the installer will move your Home folder, third-party applications, support items, and network preferences into the newly installed system.
    Download and install the Combo Updater for the version you prefer from support.apple.com/downloads/.

  • Error message "Adobe Acrobat has stopped working"

    I just upgrade to Acrobat 9 Std. I am running windows vista. When I open Acrobat and try to create a PDF I receive a message "Adobe Acrobat has stopped working" then another one "Windos will close the program and notify you for a solution", What shoul I do ???????
    Mauricio.

    If you have not updated to the most current version, you might try that.

  • Printer Stopped Working - Driver Won't Install

    My printer stopped working, and I have been trying to reinstall the printer driver, but the computer keeps saying that I need "Administrator privileges" to install it, though I AM the administrator for this computer.
    Any suggestions?

    Go to Disk Utility and repair the permissions for the computer. Takes a while though, so go get a cup of coffee or something.

  • After installing Mavericks Acrobat reader stopped working, Skype stopped working, lost a bunch of e-mails in my gmail account in Mail.

    After installing Mavericks Acrobat reader stopped working, Skype stopped working, lost a bunch of e-mails in my gmail account in Mail. Anyone has a fix?  I can't open PDF files anymore...

    Do a backup.
    Take notes of all account information or take screen shots. You may need to set the accounts up again. Quit Mail.
    Copy the line below.
    ~/Library/Containers/com.apple.mail
    Select Go/Go To Folder from the Finder menu bar. Paste the line into the window. You won’t see it.
    Move the folder com.apple.mail to your desktop. You must move the entire folder, not just the contents.
    Relaunch Mail and test. If the problem is solved, recreate any required Mail settings and import any emails you want to save from the folder on the desktop. If the problem remains, return the folder to where you got it replacing the one that is there. 
    Information learned from Linc Davis.
    If you prefer to make your user library permanently visible, use the Terminal command found below.
    Show User Library Directory in Mac OS X 10.7 Lion & 10.8 Mountain Lion
    You might want to bookmark the command. I had to use it again after every update. I have also been informed that if you drag the user library to Finder it will remain visible.

  • Why does Acrobat just stop working?

    Installed CD6.  Everything works/opens just fine.  Then all of a sudden Acrobat stops working.  Illustrator and Photoshop are fine.  Tried uninstalling and reinstalling and everything worked fine for numerous uses.  Then Acrobat stopped working - in the middle of a PDF and it just "disappear" and Acrobat will no longer open.  This time I uninstalled, used Adobe CleanUp Tool and reinstalled.  Works just fine now....but I am concened that Acrobat will stop working again.  Has this happened to other users?  Operating system is Windows 7.

    Just running the update of adobe application manager and then try to open the software.
    For Mac-http://download.adobe.com/pub/adobe/creativesuite/cs/mac/ApplicationManager6.2_all.dmg
    For windows-http://download.adobe.com/pub/adobe/creativesuite/cs/win/ApplicationManager6.2_all.exe
    Download, install and run it in your computer, then try to open the Acrobat

  • Acrobat 10 stops working when sends an email

    Everytime I try to send an email from Adobe Acrobat 10, it stops working and I get the message:
    ADOBE ACROBAT HAS STOPPED WORKING
    My OS is Windows 7 ultimate fully updated running on I7 8Gb Ram.
    Thaks
    Paulo

    Most of the times the  emails go through and Acrobat crashes.
    Many times the email get stuck as draft.
    Yes, I updated.
    And after that my problems started.
    I reinstalled but problem persists.
    Yes, my email package (Outlook) is not only my default but also the only one installed. And it is MAPI compatible.
    As a matter of fact, it used to work fine.

  • Printer Stopped Working

    We are running OS X Server 10.3.9. We connect VPNs to our office and have a mix of Mac & WinXP Computers. We setup an HP Bus Inkjet 2800 off of the USB port of the Server. We then started Print Services on the OS X Server. For the Queue we used all of the protocols to share (AT/LPR/SMB). All went well to start, winXP over the VPN and in the office printed ok. Out of the blue we can no longer print from WinXP machines. Coincidentally perhaps, the first time a Mac printed over the VPN, with success, we could no longer print from WinXP. Have not been able to get it going again. Restarted print services and the server itself w/no luck. Deleted and re-added printer...still no luck.
    The Log reflects a couple of "Issues". The errors shown are:
    "No Printcap File Name configured!"
    "registermessage_flags:tdbfetch failed"
    I'm hoping someone can provide some insight, I'm dying here! :o)
    Acktom

    Acktom -
    A few questions... Our printer stopped working out of the blue. We completely reloaded the server tonight and they still do not work.
    My question to you: Did they stop working after you applied a system update. Ours did.
    Lastly, do you get a message like lpr: clientconnectionfailure in the Windows service log, Print Services ( I think I have it right)? We get this error. then we check /etc/cups/printers.conf and find the name of the printer is spelled differently. HP LaserJet 5Si vs HPLaserjet5Si
    I think our problem stems from spacing. But our server worked for about 2 years without any real changes. We have traced it back to that system update. For this reason, we completely reloaded the server to try to resolve it. We applied updates after the server was reloaded thinking this was a positive thing. But really, we have the same problem -- no printing from Windows XP clients.
    Our next step is to rename the Appletalk name of the HP Laserjet so there are no spaces in the name.
    I also have found that when we add a printer with an address of 192.168.0.51, that is now the queue name for the printer. Where we have a queue specified as HPLaserJet5Si. I think apple has created some problems here. But we have no support contact and cannot afford their support arrangments. So we are trying and not having much luck.

Maybe you are looking for