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1. Ti bi here a teature Hat poo madd bee bo iei i a ture Prepress Custom Licensing Ques in res So WF pii have ay gip e abe the Boer of PrP Dinbhari Mir Piit Cerbera Na Hen Farii I think PrimoPDF should Empty None Sure as a free product PrimoPDF is like totally awesome but we both know it could be even better We ve established a wishlist section at our user forum where you can share your ideas and help us improve PrimoPOr C Program Files activePDF4PrimoPD F primo Open PDF Contribute to the wishlist Figure 3 PrimoPDF window 5 If the selected location already contains a PDF with the same name the File Exists window appears Depending on your settings you will be presented with the option to either overwrite or append the PDF to the existing file Choose from the available options Copyright 2008 activePDF Inc All Rights Reserved Page 2 of 16 PrimoPDF Version 4 0 User Manual ove DOr he File C Documents and SethngsSHP_AdministratorsMy Documents1 pdt already exists Ovenarite existing file Figure 4 File Exists window NOTE PrimoPDF Program Options allow you to choose whether to overwrite or append an existing PDF when a PDF with the same name is encountered See PrimoPDF Program Options for details NOTE By default the PDF will automatically be opened in your default PDF viewer e To change the action to take upon PDF completion e g automatically att2. t downsample With this option selected PrimoPDF does not downsample the images in your PDF file This option produces the highest quality of output and should be used if you are creating PDF files for printing to a commercial quality printer Average When average downsampling is selected PrimoPDF averages neighboring pixels replacing pixels of similar value with the average pixel color Averaging generally produces good quality results and is suitable for printing to most desktop printers Subsample Subsampling means that PrimoPDF takes a pixel from a sampled area and replaces the entire area with the selected pixel Subsampling results in smaller file sizes and faster PDF creation but you may notice a decrease in visual quality Bicubic When bicubic downsampling is applied PrimoPDF uses bicubic interpolation to generate new pixel values In plain language PrimoPDF applies a special averaging method to the image to create the highest quality possible The bicubic option can create more pleasing results than other subsampling methods although the PDF file is slower to generate Downsampling Threshold Reduces image resolution to assist in reducing the PDF file size You can establish a monochrome image resolution threshold Any images having a resolution above the value specified will be downsampled to the resolution specified Compression Set the compression filter for monochrome images CCITT International Coordinating
3. All Rights Reserved Page ii of ii PrimoPDF Version 4 0 User Manual Getting Started To install PrimoPDF your computer should be equipped with the following e Microsoft Windows 2000 Windows NT Windows XP Windows Server 2003 or Windows Vista e A minimum of 30 MB of available disk space NOTE Additional disk space may be required depending on the size and type of files being converted Installing PrimoPDF To install PrimoPDF 1 Download the PrimoPDF installer from www PrimoPDF com There are two versions of the PrimoPDF installer available for download one for 32 bit versions of Windows and one for 64 bit versions Be sure to download the file appropriate for your operating system 2 When prompted for a destination navigate to your desktop and click OK 3 On the desktop double click the downloaded installer Typically the file is named FreewarePrimoXxXSetup exe where XX is a two digit number 4 Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation NOTE PrimoPDF requires the NET 2 0 Framework If the NET Framework is not detected during installation you will be prompted to install it Click Install NET to continue The Windows Installer 3 1 will be installed followed by the NET framework Upon completion the installation of PrimoPDF will resume Xe PrimoPDF Setup PrimoPDF Installation The following features need to be installed nitro software NET Framework 2 0 Req
4. Committee for Telephony and Telegraphy Fax Encoding This is a lossless compression method that uses standard fax compression and only applies to black and white bitmap images Flate Encode Uses the ZIP compression method to reduce image size without affecting the image s quality Run Length Encode A form of compression that is particularly effective on files that contain many long runs of the same byte value or character It is primarily used on binary files Page 16 of 16
5. Farti I think PrimoPDF should Document Properties Empty POF Security None Sure az a free product FrimoPDF is like totally awesome but we both know it could be even better We ve established a wishlist section at our user forum where you can share your ideas and help us improve PrimoPDF Create PDE Cancel Contribute to the Wishlist Save g C Program FilesactivePDF4PrimoPDF prima faal Post Process Open PDF Figure 11 Accessing PrimoPDF Program Options 2 Inthe Program Options window configure the options you wish to set and click OK i Options Configuration to use _Defaut ini When opening PDF files ia Default PDF viewer Custom program if POF exists Append to Easting Ovenwtite Easting L Enable Logging ok canca Figure 12 Program Options window Configuration to Use Allows you to select from one of the following predefined configurations e Ebook If selected PrimoPDF will create a PDF using settings optimized for e books e Prepress If selected PrimoPDF will create a PDF using settings optimized for printing ona commercial printer This configuration will automatically embed all fonts Copyright 2008 activePDF Inc All Rights Reserved Page 9 of 16 PrimoPDF Version 4 0 User Manual e Default If selected PrimoPDF will create a PDF using its default settings designed for output intended for a wide variety of uses When Opening PDF Files
6. Use Allows you to select which application to use when opening the created PDF files once the conversion is complete e Default PDF Viewer If selected PrimoPDF will attempt to open the created PDF in the program specified in Windows as the default program to use when opening files with the PDF extension e Custom Program If selected PrimoPDF will attempt to open the created PDF in the specified program Click the browse button to locate the program you wish to use NOTE This setting requires that the Post Process option is set to Open PDF Refer to PrimoPDF Post Process Options for details on changing this setting If PDF Exists Enables you to specify the action taken by PrimoPDF when encountering a PDF file with the Same name in the specified location e Append If selected PrimoPDF will add the pages from your new PDF to the existing PDF Pages will be inserted after the last page of the existing PDF e Overwrite If selected the existing PDF will be overwritten by the new PDF NOTE This is the default setting in PrimoPDF Enable Logging If selected PrimoPDF will generate a conversion log detailing problems encountered during the PDF conversion NOTE The conversion log file is generated in the directory C Program Files activepdf PrimoPDF using the name nameofconvertedfile log Updates Enables you to specify how frequently PrimoPDF checks for software updates NOTE PrimoPDF requires internet access to check
7. for software updates To change PrimoPDF Update Settings 1 From the PrimoPDF Program Options window click Updates 2 Select how often you would like PrimoPDF to check for software updates and click OK PrimoPDF Settings Check for Updates O Never check for updates Once a day I PrimoPOF will check with activePDF services for recent updates once a day oe Ga Figure 13 PrimoPDF Update Settings window Page 10 of 16 PrimoPDF Version 4 0 User Manual Setting PrimoPDF Custom Preferences Customizing your PDF output PrimoPDF enables you to customize your PDF files by configuring a number of PDF output options To configure PrimoPDF Custom Settings 1 From the PrimoPDF window choose Custom i PrimoPDF by Nitro PDF Software hh nitro software a iS Screen Print eBook Prepress ie pama aria aa bait thie obrer of Preven Pt Certbaerd Mir Peitr Comber Na Hea Posts Document Properties Empty z E I think PrimoPDF should HEE Sure as a free product PrimoPDF is like totally awesome but we both know it could be even better We ve established a Wishlist section at our user forum where you can a share your ideas and help us improve Post Process Open PDF PrimoPDF Create POF Contribute to the vvishlist POF Security Hone Save As C Program FilesactiveP OFS PrimoPDF primo m Figure 14 Accessing PrimoPDF Custom Settings 2 In the Custom PDF Settings window select from the
8. optimized for eBook usage amp Prepress Produces a PDF optimized for printing to commercial quality printers This j 4 configuration creates large PDF files and will automatically embed all fonts and high Prepress resolution images for best results when printed on a system other than the one on which the PDF was generated Fr Custom Enables you to specify custom settings for your PDF output Refer to Setting 3 PrimoPDF Custom Preferences for further details Page 4 of 16 PrimoPDF Version 4 0 User Manual Document Properties PrimoPDF Document Properties allows you to specify a title subject author and keywords for your PDF document This supplies users with basic information about the document and provides a useful way to search for information To set Document Properties 1 From the PrimoPDF window under Document Properties click Change M PrmoPDF by Nitro PDF Software nitro software i ka es i 7 f 7 a l ER Prien HF Aah 2 Vieerireg i pee bo here diiri hat pow moud bikes bo dii in a btuta HA i m eBook Licuwrshreg Chuest lores Go IF po hawi ony giire PHA the leper of Prier Tembem Nar Pet k Combed Na Hen Forti Screen Print Document Properties Empty I think PrimoPDF should POF Security None i Sure a a free product FrimoPDF is like totally awesome but we both know it could be even better We ve established a Wishlist section at our user forum where you c
9. warranties or limitations on how long an implied warranty may last so the above limitations may not apply to you 9 GOVERNING LAW AND GENERAL PROVISIONS This EULA will be governed by the laws of the State of California U S A excluding the application of its conflicts of law rules This EULA will not be governed by the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods the application of which is expressly excluded If any part of this EULA is found void and unenforceable it will not affect the validity of the balance of the EULA which shall remain valid and enforceable according to its terms You agree that the Software will not be shipped transferred or exported into any country or used in any manner prohibited by the United States Export Administration Act or any other export laws restrictions or regulations This EULA shall automatically terminate upon failure by you to comply with its terms This Agreement may only be modified in writing signed by an authorized officer of ACTIVEPDF 10 Notice to Government End Users If this product is acquired under the terms of a GSA contract Use reproduction or disclosure is subject to the restrictions set forth in the applicable ADP Schedule contract U S DoD contract Use duplication or disclosure by the Government is subject to restrictions as set forth in subparagraph c 1 ii of 252 227 7013 Civilian agency contract Use reproduction or disclosure is subject to 52 22
10. 7 19 a through d and restrictions set forth in this EULA Unpublished rights reserved under the copyright laws of the United States activePDF Inc a California Corporation 27405 Puerta Real Suite 100 Mission Viejo California 92691 Effective 4 5 2007 Credits Producers Aaron Schnarr Douglas Saltsman Technical Writers Arleigh Rogers Nicole Diaz Courtney Crandall Page i of ii Table of Contents Ores gabe Fe oa 0 ee peed ne ee Te ee epee TET Rn Peer eee ern neer eRe nen re err nr ry ener rer 1 Pe Pal a soe cay uieaee tied ow ETAR E oe citer edactierons 1 ISTO PING aauvacvisrsalsceeneees eras erniese EEEE eee 1 Oar agg a 2 acne A ner Te ren EE P EE P Ty E E rrr Te rrr rrr Ty nr rrr rer ey srr eT 2 OMCs PrimoPDF ODLIONS ig aceon aone eas pace sacra eee 4 Pe OUDOT OP ONS it napa cane venice EEE 4 CECE PTO T aaar RAAE E EERE E EAEN EINEAN 5 aal 6 LETERO E eo OTEA E OLO E E E E T O E eT E Tee 6 PRIOR Post Process ODTONS casei keie uc tancienssesesiueiainteneseeesessiaarieneieerseeiaee en 8 Pe Programi ODUONS sresrrrrsririrrrktdtktrtttit census been ne bnaeessens see ia seas 9 Setting PrimoPDF Custom Preferences scscecesesesecececcosccccososacaceccesecesesesesescscsccoso 11 Customize Yar POF OU siriarrei rip airar ra REAREA 11 E E aa a OE E EE E E EEE E EE E E E E E 12 Oe Ue E ae A eee ee ee 13 Groyscale 0 NG cen pecan peek cose TEENE 14 PAT image SINGS rerai arrr aE E EE N 15 Copyright 2008 activePDF Inc
11. PrimoPDF should POF Security Sure as a free product PrimoPDF is like totally awesome but we both know it could be even better We ve established a Wishlist section at our user forum where you can 7 share Your ideas and help us improve Post Process Open PDF PrinaP DF Contribute to the Wishlist Save Ag C Program FilestactiveP DFS PrimoPDF prima a Figure 8 Accessing PDF Security Options 2 Inthe Document Security window enter the desired settings and click OK i PrimoPDF Password Security Open Password Require a password to open the document Password CT Contin Password Cr Pennissions Require a password to change secunty settings and access specific functions Password eeeeeeeneee Confirm Password a Printing Allowed High Resolution Changes Allowed Any except extract pages _ Enable copying of text images and other content Enable text access for screen reader devices for the visually impared Always use these settings Figure 9 Document Security window Copyright 2008 activePDF Inc All Rights Reserved Page 6 of 16 PrimoPDF Version 4 0 User Manual Open Password This setting enables you to require that users supply the specified password in order to open and view the PDF Require a password to open the document Select this option to specify a password to be used when opening
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13. ach the PDF to an email message refer to PrimoPDF Post Process Options e To change the program to be used in opening the PDF refer to PrimoPDF Program Options Page 3 of 16 PrimoPDF Version 4 0 User Manual Configuring PrimoPDF Options PDF Output Options PrimoPDF includes five PDF output options each of which can be used to produce PDF files at an optimized file size and quality level depending on how you intend to use the document i PrimoPDF by Nitro PDF Software nitro software T prima AE Wight 2 Viewing bi hert a Peabo hat po miid bem bo iid m a hiure a Licpn sine Questions hare iy Ji G Iti bhy eg gteira Sheu thie aprir of Preven fE Document Properties Empty I think PrimoPDF should POF Security None Sure as a free product PrimoPDF is like totally awesome but we both know it could Bt Ae a be even better We ve established a Wishlist Save Ag C Program Files activePOF PrimoPDF primo section at our user forum where you can share your ideas and help us improve PrimoPDF Create PDE Contribute to the vvishlist Post Process Open PDF Figure 5 PrimoPDF PDF Output Options Screen Produces a PDF optimized for screen viewing This configuration creates small PDF files and reduces image resolution to 72 dpi which may reduce print quality Screen Print Produces a PDF optimized for printing to most home and office printers tract Print eBook Produces a PDF
14. an share your ideas and help us improve Post Process Open POF a PrimoPDF __ Options Create PDF Contribute to the Wishlist Save os C Program Filest activePDF A PrimoPDF prima m Figure 6 Accessing Document Properties 2 In the Document Properties window enter the desired properties and click OK Document Properties Title All About PrimoPDF Author Joe User Subject PrimoPDF a Free FOF Creator i Keywords Free PDF PDF Creator POF Creation Software FrimaP DF Always Use these settings Figure 7 Document Properties window Document Properties The Title Author Subject and Keywords can be set to provide the user with additional information about the document Always Use These Settings If set PrimoPDF will apply the same Document Properties to subsequent PDFs Copyright 2008 activePDF Inc All Rights Reserved Page 5 of 16 PrimoPDF Version 4 0 User Manual Security PrimoPDF enables you to set security for your PDF document so that you can control the types of actions users can perform on the file To set PDF Security 1 From the PrimoPDF window under PDF Security click Change M PrimoPDF by Nitro PDF Software nitro software ER PrimoPDF WS 2 Viewing bi here d hitre Hat pow oud bbe bo dee i a Artur y E Licpnsineg Chnpstinnes Le iF pi have sny pasa bene the Boere of Prien Pe Comber Mir Piit k Comber Na Hoa Posts Document Properties Empty I think
15. elds and signing If set user editing will be limited to filling in form fields and adding digital signatures Commenting filling in form fields and signing If set user editing will be limited to adding PDF comments filling in form fields and adding digital signatures Any except extract pages If set users can perform any PDF editing action supported by their PDF viewing application except extracting pages e Enable copying of text images and other content If checked users will be able to select and copy the content from your PDF document to their clipboard for use in another file Page 7 of 16 PrimoPDF Version 4 0 User Manual e Enable text access for screen reader devices for the visually impaired If checked allows screen reading software to access the textual content in your file for reading aloud Always Use These Settings If set PrimoPDF will apply the selected Security settings including password s to subsequent PDFs PrimoPDF Post Process Options PrimoPDF s Post Process options allow you to specify an action to take once the PDF creation process is complete i PrimoPDF by Nitro PDF Software a e E Print eBook Document Properties Empty POF Security None Save Ag 4 Post Process Open POF nitro software A Frepress p Custom Ta pino Asi 2 Viewing te Gere febore hat piu mid heh bo ii m a uiure Y F Ulcers ine gursibnre F pi howe biy Tiat ste abi
16. ge to create the highest quality possible The bicubic option can create more pleasing results than other subsampling methods although the PDF file is slower to generate Downsampling Threshold Reduces image resolution to assist in reducing the PDF file size You can establish a grayscale image resolution threshold Any images having a resolution above the value specified will be downsampled to the resolution specified Mono Image Settings The Mono pane enables you to set options to be used in creating a PDF that contains monochrome e g black and white images Custom POF Settings General Downsampling Subsample Downsample Mono Images above 450 Color to fe Compression CCITT Fax Encode eae Grayscale Figure 19 Mono Images Downsampling Downsampling is used to help reduce the size of your outputted PDF file It allows you to optimize the images in the PDF to achieve the best balance between visual quality and file size Downsampling reduces an image s resolution to the resolution specified by discarding pixels Since there is less information that needs to be saved the resultant PDF file sizes are considerably smaller NOTE If you are using a downsampling technique you need to specify the desired resolution for the outputted image Resolution is measured in pixels per inch PPI PrimoPDF has four options for downsampling monochrome images Page 15 of 16 PrimoPDF Version 4 0 User Manual Don
17. i hie lakiri of Prorat Tinbheri Mir Peitr Comber Na Hen Posts Ithink PrimoPDF should SUFE as a free product PrimoPDF is like totally awesome but we both know i could be even better We ve established a Wishlist section at our user forum where you can share your ideas and help us improve PrimoPDF Contribute to the Wishlist Figure 10 Accessing Post Process Options Open PDF If selected the created PDF will be saved to disk and then opened using the program specified in PrimoPDF s Program Options Refer to PrimoPDF Program Options for information on selecting a program to be used Email PDF If selected the created PDF will be saved to disk and a copy attached to a blank email message using your default email editor Do Nothing If selected the created PDF will be saved to disk and no further action will be taken Page 8 of 16 PrimoPDF Version 4 0 User Manual PrimoPDF Program Options PrimoPDF s Program Options enable you to control how the program operates To set PrimoPDF Program Options 1 From the PrimoPDF window choose Options hh PrimoPDF by Nitro PDF Software h nitro software P L j f Pe 1 kaf i En Prrirren HF Wl ahditg i 2 viewing r n A bi ere a fetus bat pou oud hee ba cee in a ture F a a f Screen Frint eBook Frepress Custom ee ymu qe Bourn C Dopo hive sny qistir Sb the Bierig of Prorat Combera Mar Fet k Combed Na Hees
18. is PrimoPDF Version 4 0 User Manual Totally Free PDF Creation because It s everbody s PDF Brought to you by y activePDF NOTICE TO USER THIS IS A CONTRACT BY INSTALLING THIS SOFTWARE YOU ACCEPT ALL THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THIS AGREEMENT This activePDF Inc ACTIVEPDF End User License Agreement EULA accompanies this activePDF product PRIMOPDF and related explanatory materials SOFTWARE The term SOFTWARE shall also include any upgrades modified versions or updates of the Software licensed to you by ACTIVEPDF Please read this EULA carefully If you are reading this prior to electronic distribution you will be asked to accept this agreement and continue to install or if you wish to decline this agreement in which case you will not be able to use the Software The SOFTWARE is protected by copyright laws and international copyright treaties as well as other intellectual property laws and treaties The SOFTWARE is licensed not sold 1 GRANT OF LICENSE This EULA grants you the following rights a ACTIVEPDF grants to you as an individual the nonexclusive license to install and use the SOFTWARE on as many computers as you wish b If you are an entity ACTIVEPDF grants you the right the same rights as above c You agree not to modify the Producer or Creator fields within any PDF documents created by SOFTWARE d You agree not to interfere with or override the delivery or display of any advertising in the SOF
19. list of categories on the left to access the settings you wish to change General POF Version POF 1 3 POF Resolution A Auto rotate Pages Figure 15 Choosing a Category 3 After making the desired changes click OK 4 In the PrimoPDF window click Create PDF to create a PDF using the custom settings you provided Copyright 2008 activePDF Inc All Rights Reserved Page 11 of 16 PrimoPDF Version 4 0 User Manual General Settings The General pane allows you to set custom settings for your PDF output i Custom PDF Settings a Genma POF Version POF 1 3 I POF Resolution 72 Auto rotate Pages Color ae Grayscale Figure 16 General Settings PDF Version Sets the PDF version for compatibility with PDF viewing and editing applications e PDF Version 1 2 Compatible with Adobe Reader version 3 0 or later PDF Version 1 3 Compatible with Adobe Reader version 4 0 or later PDF Version 1 4 Compatible with Adobe Reader version 5 0 or later e PDF Version 1 5 Compatible with Adobe Reader version 6 0 or later PDF Resolution Sets the resolution for the entire document Auto Rotate Pages If set PDF page will be automatically rotated so that the majority of text is horizontal This can be useful when creating PDFs from landscape documents so that pages are easier to read onscreen Page 12 of 16 PrimoPDF Version 4 0 User Manual Color Image Settings The Color pane enables you to set option
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21. s to be used in creating a PDF that contains color images Custom PDF Settings General Downsampling Subsample Downzample Color Images above 108 Cy Color to r2 Convert CMYK to RGE for On Screen Viewing a rayecale Figure 17 Color Images Downsampling Downsampling is used to help reduce the size of your outputted PDF file It allows you to optimize the images in the PDF to achieve the best balance between visual quality and file size Downsampling reduces an image s resolution to the resolution specified by discarding pixels Since there is less information that needs to be saved the resultant PDF file sizes are considerably smaller NOTE If you are using a downsampling technique you need to specify the desired resolution for the outputted image Resolution is measured in pixels per inch PPI PrimoPDF has four options for downsampling color images Don t downsample With this option selected PrimoPDF does not downsample the images in your PDF file This option produces the highest quality of output and should be used if you are creating PDF files for printing to a commercial quality printer Average When average downsampling is selected PrimoPDF averages neighboring pixels replacing pixels of similar value with the average pixel color Averaging generally produces good quality results and is suitable for printing to most desktop printers Subsample Subsampling means that PrimoPDF takes a pi
22. the PDF Permissions These settings enable you to specify additional PDF security options Require a password to change security settings and access specific functions Select this option to specify a password that must be supplied in order to change security settings and to choose from additional security options NOTE If you make changes to the permissions settings but do not specify a password users will be able to override your settings For this reason it is recommended that you always specify a password when making changes to these settings e Printing Allowed Enables you to specify the level to which users can print your document None Disables printing Users will be unable to print your PDF document using a PDF viewing application Low Resolution Users will be allowed to print your document but graphics and images in your document will be printed at low resolution High Resolution Users will be allowed to print your document at the highest resolution possible given your PDF settings e Changes Allowed Enables you to specify the level to which users can modify or access content within your document None Restricts users from making any changes to your PDF document unless the specified permissions password is supplied Creating inserting deleting and rotating pages If set user editing will be limited to manipulating document pages including adding deleting and rotating pages Filling in form fi
23. ual quality and file size Downsampling reduces an image s resolution to the resolution specified by discarding pixels Since there is less information that needs to be saved the resultant PDF file sizes are considerably smaller NOTE If you are using a downsampling technique you need to specify the desired resolution for the outputted image Resolution is measured in pixels per inch PPI PrimoPDF has four options for downsampling grayscale images e Don t downsample With this option selected PrimoPDF does not downsample the images in your PDF file This option produces the highest quality of output and should be used if you are creating PDF files for printing to a commercial quality printer e Average When average downsampling is selected PrimoPDF averages neighboring pixels replacing pixels of similar value with the average pixel color Averaging generally produces good quality results and is suitable for printing to most desktop printers Page 14 of 16 PrimoPDF Version 4 0 User Manual e Subsample Subsampling means that PrimoPDF takes a pixel from a sampled area and replaces the entire area with the selected pixel Subsampling results in smaller file sizes and faster PDF creation but you may notice a decrease in visual quality e Bicubic When bicubic downsampling is applied PrimoPDF uses bicubic interpolation to generate new pixel values In plain language PrimoPDF applies a special averaging method to the ima
24. uired PrimoPDF requires the NET Framework 2 0 Press Continue to Install the NET Framework Please note that the Windows Installer 3 1 will also be installed during this process if it is not found on your system This process may take up to 57 minutes on a 56 kbps connection Figure 1 The NET Framework 2 0 installer window Uninstalling PrimoPDF To uninstall PrimoPDF 1 Click Start then point to Programs gt activePDF gt PrimoPDF and click Uninstall PrimoPDF 2 Follow the instructions on the screen to uninstall PrimoPDF Page 1 of 16 PrimoPDF Version 4 0 User Manual Creating PDFs PrimoPDF installs as a PDF printer This means you can use PrimoPDF to print your documents to PDF from any program on your computer To create a PDF 1 From the document authoring program choose File gt Print 2 Select the PrimoPDF printer from the list of available printers and click OK Printer Name Status ne Find Printer PrimoPDF keee Type Where PrimaPort C Print to file Comment C Manual duplex Figure 2 Selecting the PrimoPDF printer 3 The PrimoPDF window appears Enter a name and location for the PDF file You can also set other PrimoPDF options at this time See Configuring PrimoPDF Options for details 4 Click Create PDF M PrimoPDF by Nitro PDF Software Document Properties POF Security Save As Post Process nitro software g ER Prina HHF SEGA 2 Vieira
25. xel from a sampled area and replaces the entire area with the selected pixel Subsampling results in smaller file sizes and faster PDF creation but you may notice a decrease in visual quality Bicubic When bicubic downsampling is applied PrimoPDF uses bicubic interpolation to generate new pixel values In plain language PrimoPDF applies a special averaging method to the image to create the highest quality possible The bicubic option can create more pleasing results than other subsampling methods although the PDF file is slower to generate Page 13 of 16 PrimoPDF Version 4 0 User Manual Downsampling Threshold Reduces image resolution to assist in reducing the PDF file size You can establish a color image resolution threshold Any images having a resolution above the value specified will be downsampled to the resolution specified Convert CMYK to RGB for onscreen viewing Converts color images from the CMYK color model used for printing to the RGB color model used for onscreen display Grayscale Image Settings The Grayscale pane enables you to set options to be used in creating a PDF that contains grayscale images Custom POF Settings General Downsampling Subsample Downsample Gray Images above 108 to fe Figure 18 Grayscale Images Downsampling Downsampling is used to help reduce the size of your outputted PDF file It allows you to optimize the images in the PDF to achieve the best balance between vis
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