PDF prints 1/6 of page 6 times instead of whole page.

I am trying to print a PDF document, it prints 1/6 of each page 6 times instead of each whole page. Have tried 'Print as Image' (is already ticked), and multiple pages is not on. Using Adobe Reader 11.0.09 with Mac OS X v10.9.5. Can anyone advise please?

Hi suzbat,
Are you still facing this issue?
Have you tried to check with different document? It seems to me it might be a document related issue.
Regards,
Ajlan Huda.

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Open System Preferences > Print & Scan then select the Print tab.
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