Printing to a file instead of a printer

[outonalimb]

Is there a way of printing to an image file instead of a printing device? For example, a .tif or .pdf.

I know it's possible when using Adobe Acrobat with the Distiller but I was looking for something which is free or at least cheap.

Regards,

 

[tviman]

Do a Google search for "free PDF maker" or "free PDF". You'll find several FREE pdf creation programs. I've used one by Cute Software and it works very well.

There's always a better way. The fun is trying to find it!

 

[linney]

Print to file
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Any such file you create must be copied to the printer directly (at time of printing), and not opened by an application for printing, as it also contains all the necessary extra instructions for printing what you have printed to the file.

copy path\filename.prn lpt1
from a command prompt should work or similar type of instruction may be required. I can't help you much with the DOS side of things.