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title: PDF Options
description: >-
  Control PDF printing behavior in a Site by enabling printing and choosing
  which roles may print from the viewer.
ogTitle: PDF Options Guide
ogDescription: Manage Site-level PDF printing controls in Clear Ideas.
ogImage: /assets/images/og/guide-pdf-options.webp
navigation:
  icon: fasl fa-file-pdf
---

# PDF Options

Use **Site Settings > PDF Options** to control PDF printing behavior inside a Site.

## What PDF Options Controls

The current PDF Options settings cover printing controls for the PDF viewer:

- whether printing is enabled at all
- which Site roles are allowed to print

This is separate from watermark settings. Use [Watermarks](/site-administrator-guide/watermarks) when you want printed or viewed files to carry visible identity markers.

## Configure Printing

From **Site Settings > PDF Options**:

1. Turn **Print Enabled** on or off.
2. If printing is enabled, choose the roles allowed to print.
3. Save the changes.

## When to Use This Setting

Use PDF Options when you want to:

- allow printing only for trusted roles
- block printing in highly controlled Sites
- separate print permissions from broader view permissions

## Related Documentation

- [Watermarks](/site-administrator-guide/watermarks)
- [General Site Settings](/site-administrator-guide/general-site-settings)