How to Print a Range of PDF Pages from Script Without Opening PDF Files
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Tired of opening PDFs manually just to print a few pages? Automate it all with this fast command-line tool.
Every time I had to print a few pages from a PDF...
...I'd groan.
Seriously, I'd open the file, wait for it to load, scroll to the page, hit print, fiddle with settings, and repeat this for dozens of files.
It's a nightmare if you're dealing with high volumes invoices, reports, shipping labels, you name it.
I manage a lot of backend scripts that deal with order processing, and part of the workflow includes printing packing slips from multi-page PDFs.
I needed a way to print only a specific page range from each file and I needed it done without ever opening them.
So I went hunting. That's when I found VeryPDF PDFPrint Command Line.
What is VeryPDF PDFPrint Command Line?
It's a command-line utility built for printing PDFs directly to physical or virtual printers without opening any viewer.
You run it from the terminal, scripts, or even schedule it via Task Scheduler.
Perfect for:
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Developers automating workflows
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IT admins managing print tasks across the office
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Power users who value time and precision
It works on Windows 98 through Windows 11, both 32-bit and 64-bit.
Why I Chose VeryPDF PDFPrint Command Line
I tested a bunch of tools before this.
Most required Acrobat to be installed. Others were flaky or couldn't handle damaged files.
VeryPDF just works.
No UI. No bloat. No guessing.
Feature #1: Print Specific Page Ranges
This is the killer feature for me.
You just add:
to your command, and bam only those pages get printed.
No pop-ups. No dialogs. You could do:
This alone saved me hours per week when I was batch printing delivery notes.
Feature #2: Print Without Opening PDFs
No need for Adobe Reader or any other PDF viewer.
I integrated this into a PowerShell script. It runs on a schedule, pulls new orders, prints their attached PDFs, and logs the job all without touching a mouse.
Whether you're in logistics, finance, or legal, this matters.
No interruptions. No pop-up windows. No "Adobe Reader is not responding".
Feature #3: Works With Network and Virtual Printers
I've got a Zebra label printer on the warehouse floor.
It's networked. Some tools choked on it.
PDFPrint Command Line lists available printers, and you can specify exactly which one to use:
Plus, it supports printer bins and trays gold for companies using pre-printed templates.
Bonus: Add Watermarks While Printing
Yup, it can do that too.
You can slap a "CONFIDENTIAL" watermark right onto printed pages:
Nice touch for internal docs or legal proofs.
Real Talk: What I Noticed After Switching
Before:
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Took 2-3 minutes per doc to print ranges manually
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Inconsistent results depending on the viewer
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Crashes when dealing with corrupted PDFs
After:
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Printing is fully automated
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Batch jobs run in under a minute
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Never opens the PDF, which means no UI lag, no distractions
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Handles damaged files better than anything I've used
It's now part of every script I deploy that needs document output.
Final Thoughts: Who Should Use This?
If you're still manually opening PDFs to print a few pages stop.
VeryPDF PDFPrint Command Line solves this with one line of code.
I'd recommend it to:
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Developers building backend automation
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Admins in charge of office print queues
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Logistics and warehouse teams printing hundreds of labels a day
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Anyone tired of Adobe bloat
Click here to try it out for yourself:
https://www.verypdf.com/app/pdf-print-cmd/
Custom Development Services by VeryPDF
Need more than just printing?
VeryPDF offers custom dev services across Windows, macOS, Linux, mobile, and cloud platforms.
Their team can help with:
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Virtual printer drivers (PDF, EMF, TIFF output)
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PDF monitoring and print job capture
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Barcode reading, OCR, layout detection
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Cloud doc conversion, digital signing, font embedding
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PDF protection and DRM
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Hooking Windows APIs and building deep-level integrations
If your project needs a tailor-made doc solution, reach out to them here:
FAQ
Q: Can I use this to print from a batch file?
Absolutely. It's designed for scripting. You can drop it right into a .bat or .ps1 script.
Q: Does it require Adobe Reader?
Nope. That's the beauty of it. No PDF viewer needed.
Q: Can I print only even or odd pages?
Yes, using page range logic in your script. You can loop through and target odd or even pages as needed.
Q: Does it support duplex printing?
Yes. Just use the -duplex flag. You can even specify horizontal or vertical flip.
Q: Can I print PDFs from a network drive?
Yes. It handles UNC paths and mapped drives without issue.
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