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Minimise problems - Make a PDF
Problems can often arise when printing files - in particular Microsoft Word and Publisher - created on another computer such as the layout of the document changing. If you use any fonts that are not installed on our computers this will definitely cause problems. Also, you might use a program that we do not have; check this list. Therefore if you require printing from a non-graphic file format, i.e. not EPS, JPEG, TIFF, etc, please bring or send a PDF file.
PDFs are not guaranteed to be 100% perfect every time, but they usually are. However, in the rare event that there is a problem with the PDF, we suggest that you bring the original file to us, just in case!
Another benefit of making PDFs is that when we are busy, you might not have to wait for a PC to become available as a PDF can be printed from any of our computers.
Covert your document online
Services such as zamzar.com and acrobat.com allow you to convert documents to PDF format online. However, if you are unsure about using an online service, you can make a PDF file on your own computer.
Making a PDF with Microsoft Windows
You may already have software installed on your computer that can create a PDF file. For example, Word 2007 has an option to export as PDF. If not, we recommmend PrimoPDF. This installs like a printer and works with any program where you can execute the Print command. After selecting PrimoPDF in the list of printers and clicking OK, there will be a short delay while your file is processed; the larger and more complex your document, the longer this will take. You will then be presented with the PrimoPDF screen, as below:
Please ensure that you select the "Print" option (as highlighted in yellow) to ensure a higher quality suitable for printing. On the "Save As" line, clicking the box marked "..." at the end will allow you to choose where to save the PDF file to.
It is recommended that you read the PrimoPDF manual for other features.
Please note that u-print.com recommend this software on an "as-is" basis. Install it at your own risk. We do not offer any support for PrimoPDF nor can we be held responsible for any problems that you might encounter when using it.
Making a PDF with Apple MacOS X
If you use an Apple Mac, you do not need any additional software to make a PDF: you can create a PDF using the normal Print command (Command P). At the bottom of the Print screen, there is a "PDF" button, as shown below:
Simply select "Save as PDF..." in the menu to create a PDF.
You may be interested in the following freely-downloadable applications for your Mac which allow you to manipulate PDF files. Note that we do not offer any support for these utilities nor can we be held responsible for any problems that you might encounter when using them.
- PDFLab to merge separate PDF files
- CocoaBooklet to impose pages from a PDF into the correct order for a folder booklet
- Combine PDFs to merge separate PDF files if PDFLab fails
- Tiler to split a PDF page over several sheets to make a poster or banner
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