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Adding a PDF printer - Windows Vista

Microsoft has ceased security support for Windows Vista on 10 April 2012,. This means that PCs running Windows Vista will no longer be safe to use.

Please contact your 1A partner to obtain a more recent operating system or a new PC.
This manual is for older systems and/or software and is no longer maintained.

This manual is meant for 1A-server users. It explains how to use the PDF printer that is integrated in your 1A-server.
Using the PDF printer on your 1A-server you can create PDF documents from any program. These PDFs will be stored in a folder in your home directory on the 1A-server.

Requirements

To complete this manual, you will need:

  • The hostname of your 1A-server
  • Your username and password

Steps

1
Configuratiescherm openen
  • Click the start button
  • Click Control panel
Configuratiescherm openen
2
Printerscherm openen
  • Click Printers
Printerscherm openen
3
Add the PDF printer (1)
  • Click Add a printer
Add the PDF printer (1)
4
Add the PDF printer (2)
  • Click Add a local printer
Add the PDF printer (2)
5
Add the PDF printer (3)
  • Select Create a new port
  • Click Next
Add the PDF printer (3)
6
Add the PDF printer (4)
  • At Port Name enter the name of your server and the directory. This has the form "//servername/pdf".
  • Click OK
Add the PDF printer (4)
7
Add the PDF printer (5)
  • At Manufacturer choose "Apple"
  • At Printers choose "Apple LaserWriter 12/640 PS"
  • Click Next
Add the PDF printer (5)
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Add the PDF printer (6)
  • At Printer name enter: "PDF printer"
  • Uncheck Make default printer
  • Click Next
Add the PDF printer (6)
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Add the PDF printer (7)
  • Click Finish
Add the PDF printer (7)
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Using the PDF printer (1)
  • Open the document you want to save to PDF format
Using the PDF printer (1)
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Using the PDF printer (2)
  • Print the document
Using the PDF printer (2)
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Using the PDF printer (3)
  • Select the printer "PDF-printer"
  • Click Print
  • Your document will now be saved as a PDF in your home directory on the 1A server
Using the PDF printer (3)