Force the "Fit To Printable Area" Option in Adobe Acrobat [Reader] Print Dialog

Hi,
I was wondering if there is a way to force Adobe Arcobat Reader to always use the "Fit To Printable Area" Option in the print dialog?
If this is possible, how can I achieve it?
Thanks...

If you only have Reader (that is different from Acrobat, the full product), then your only options would be under the preferences in Reader. If they are not there, then the answer is no. To really get a better idea, ask in the Reader forum. If you have Acrobat, then provide the version to get more specific help.

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