Cannot get pdf file to print actual size

I recently had to reinstall my printer and now when printing PDF files I cannot get the page to print in full size. This is necessary because I am printing a pattern and the size has to be accurate. I am not even given the option anymore to be able to do this. I did have the option before the reinstall. BTW the reinstall is because the computer crashed and I had to take back to factory settings. I appreciate any help given. Thanks.

pamw523
Welcome back to the HP Community Forum.
This may be helpful:
Manage Print Output with Print Preview
Assuming you have installed the Full Feature Software for the printer
and
Assuming that you have at least a recent version of Adobe Reader or Adobe software installed so you can download and open PDF files,
then
it may only be that the PDF print setup needs to be adjusted for the file prior to printing
See pages 5 and 6
You can also check
Print PDFs
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