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How To Install and Use CutePDF

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Description

At times you need to print something, but need an electronic copy. CutePDF is here to help.

 

Background

CutePDF is a free, open source software that will convert print data to PDF format.

 

Steps to Follow

Installation Steps

  1. On the Client\'s computer navigate to 

    http://www.cutepdf.com/products/cutepdf/writer.asp


     

  2. Left Click on \"Free Download\" on the left
     
  3. Once the file is downloaded, (should be called CuteWriter.exe) run the setup file
     
  4. Click \"Next\"
     
  5. Click \"I accept the agreement\" and click \"Next\"
     
  6. Un-Check the \"Make Ask my browser default search provider\" and \"Set my home page to Ask.com\" unless you have a thing for Ask.com
     
  7. Click \"Next\"
     
  8. Click \"Install\"
     
  9. During the install you will be prompted to download an install a free converter PS2PDF. Click \"Yes\"
     
  10. Wait for the download and installation to complete.
     
  11. A \"readme\" website will launch as part of the installation, you may close this webpage.
     
CutePDF is now installed like any other printer and should be selectable from any normal print dialog.  
 
Using CutePDF
  1. Open the document you are wanting to create a PDF of.
     
  2. Print your document as you normally would (Press Ctrl+P on your keyboard, or open the \"file\" menu and choose print.)
     
  3. Select CutePDF as your printer (you may need to scroll to the left to find your printer)
     
  4. When prompted, choose a location and file name to save the PDF
     
All Done!

 

 

Additional Information

Installation Steps

  1. On the Client\'s computer navigate to 

    http://www.cutepdf.com/products/cutepdf/writer.asp


     

  2. Left Click on \"Free Download\" on the left
     
  3. Once the file is downloaded, (should be called CuteWriter.exe) run the setup file
     
  4. Click \"Next\"
     
  5. Click \"I accept the agreement\" and click \"Next\"
     
  6. Un-Check the \"Make Ask my browser default search provider\" and \"Set my home page to Ask.com\" unless you have a thing for Ask.com
     
  7. Click \"Next\"
     
  8. Click \"Install\"
     
  9. During the install you will be prompted to download an install a free converter PS2PDF. Click \"Yes\"
     
  10. Wait for the download and installation to complete.
     
  11. A \"readme\" website will launch as part of the installation, you may close this webpage.
     
CutePDF is now installed like any other printer and should be selectable from any normal print dialog.  
 
Using CutePDF
  1. Open the document you are wanting to create a PDF of.
     
  2. Print your document as you normally would (Press Ctrl+P on your keyboard, or open the \"file\" menu and choose print.)
     
  3. Select CutePDF as your printer (you may need to scroll to the left to find your printer)
     
  4. When prompted, choose a location and file name to save the PDF
     
All Done!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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