Blank pdf contact sheet using Image Capture

I have tried using image capture to create a .pdf contact sheet of 12 jpgs but when I open the file it is blank.
Any ideas as to what I am doing wrong please?

Try with a resolution of 75 or 150.
Also when printing there are options to "fit to 1 page". The recipient should do that.

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