Searchable PDF Unreadable...

I have created two versions of a PDF. One is a serachable PDF, using IRIS and the other is a standard PDF. Why is the searchable PDF unreadable in the AR IOS version? That is, why are the pages blank? I should mention the searchable PDF is readable in IOS Mai, Google Chrome, AiO Remote (HP app), and iBook. Just not AR IOS. Thanks...

Hi,
We can examine your PDF document to determine if Adobe Reader for iOS has a defect.
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