Adobe Reader - prints gibberis

Frequently when I print a pdf document - it will sometimes print what looks like Chinese or just machine language symbols. I can print the same document if I reload it once it was saved. Sometimes it will print the first page or so in proper English and then it just starts to useless printout. Anyone have a clue why and how to fix it. I have updated to the latest Adobe Reader download.

Hi Vailrider,
I understand the PDF documents aren't printing properly.
I will be happy to help you.
I have provided a URL that you can try to resolve this issue.
My Adobe Acrobat PDF Files Are Printing Garbage Text (Sometimes).
When you go to print the PDF, click on the Advanced button on the print window and check "Print as Image".
Can you print properly from other file formats?
Hope this helps.
Thank you for posting on the HP Forums.
Have a wonderful day!
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