Image Compression Options:

Image compression provides control over image fidelity in the output PDF document.  There are three image compression formats offered in Print2PDF:

JPEG 2000: This is default format used by the program. This method is suitable for large grayscale and color images. JPEG 2000 is a new compression ‘wavelet-based’ standard developed to replace the original JPEG standard. In a moderately compressed image, JPEG 2000 will deliver a level of quality that exceeds the conventional JPEG format by roughly 20%. JPEG 2000 operates in lossy or lossless mode.  Lossy means that it removes image data and may reduce image quality, but it attempts to do so with minimal loss. Lossless means it will not affect image quality. The quality determines which mode is used.  Requires Adobe Reader 6 or greater to view.

JPEG: This method is suitable for moderate sized grayscale and color images. JPEG is lossy, which means that it removes image data and may reduce image quality, but it attempts to do so with minimal loss. The Quality determines the amount of compression used. High quality means less compression (larger file size) and Low quality means more compression (smaller file size).

ZIP: This format is good to use on images with large areas of single colors or repeating patterns. The ZIP method is lossless, which means it will not affect image quality. ZIP compression is always used for images with 256 colors or less and CCITT compression is always used for black and white (1-bit) images.

Other important options:

Downsize image resolution: This option will reduce the resolution of images to the value set in Print resolution. This option is recommended as downsizing images can reduce the size of the PDF file. If the print resolution is greater than the image resolution, Print2PDF will not change the image resolution.

Convert RGB colors to CMYK: Enable this option to convert RGB colors to CMYK.  Make sure you have a CMYK profile associated with the Print2PDF printer.

To learn more about Print2PDF features visit: http://www.binarynow.com/products/print2pdf/features/

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Among this heavy competition, Print2PDF 9.1 got : Score for interface: 5/5 *** Editor’s favorite interface ***
They said:” Print2PDF FREE had what we thought was the best interface, although it did not offer output to image formats.”

The interface: Simple for beginners, can be expanded several times for advanced configuration (‘More >>>’). On the right screenshot the fully expanded interface with quality options is shown.

Download of this popular freeware is available from CNet Download.com.  Organizations with 5 or more computers should evaluate Paid Edition, which provides additional services for automated PDF conversion and more.

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Method #1: Recreate the PDF from the original source file using Print2PDF printer

If you have the original source file, all what you need to do is to open the file in the original application and print it to the Print2PDF printer. Do as follows:

1. Open the original source file in the original application.
2. Click File and then click Print.
3. Select the Print2PDF printer, and click OK.
4. Once the Print2PDF Save As dialog appears, select the profile Smallest File Size, and click Save.

The new PDF will be created at 96 DPI with compressed page content and ZIP image compression with downsized image resolution.

Method #2: Re-print the PDF to the Print2PDF printer

If you do not have the original source file, your only option will be to re-print the PDF using Adobe Reader (or other PDF viewer). Please note that if your PDF file has special features like metadata, bookmark, file attachments (etc.), these will not convert through the print stream and will be lost. Make a backup of the original PDF before following these steps. Do as follows:

1. Open the original PDF in Adobe Reader (or other PDF viewer).
2. Click File and then click Print.
3. Select the Print2PDF printer, and click OK.
4. Once the Print2PDF Save As dialog appears, select the profile Smallest File Size, and click Save.

The new PDF will be created at 96 DPI with compressed page content and ZIP image compression with downsized image resolution.

Note: Print2PDF Batch Conversion does not use printer to recreate a new PDF file. So files converted with Batch conversion may not be reduced. You may try to turn on fast web view that in some cases will make the file size smaller.

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Add digital signature

Print anything to the Software602 Print2PDF printer (e.g. from Notepad) and do the following to add a digital ID:

1. Enable the Add Digital Signature event. TimeStamp feature.
2. Click Edit Digital Signature….
3. Click Select… and select your Certificate from the list, then click OK.
4. Enter the Reason and Location as needed

Define digital signature appearance

If you wish to add a physical representation of your signature, you can insert an image scan of your hand written signature by doing the following in Appearance settings:

1. Enable the Show signature image feature.
2. Click Browse… and select the image with your hand written signature, then click Open.
3. Position the signature in any place in your document using the mouse and a PDF viewer on the left.
4. Enable the Signature text feature and/or
5. Enable the Draw signature validation status… feature if you desire.

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• [Batch Conversion] Added support for user metadata transfer from Microsoft Word to PDF XMP metadata
• [Digital ID] Added separate timestamp (without digital signature). Supported by Adobe Reader X.
• [Digital ID] Added verification of digital signature appearance area and visualization options
• [Digital ID] Added warning to show existing digital signatures while adding new digital signature
• [Digital ID] Added button to set default signature image for signature appearance
• [Digital ID] Fixed wrong time in digital signature appearance while daylight saving time is active
• [Digital ID] Fixed crash when digitally signing password protected PDF
• [Digital ID] Fixed broken PDF/A validity of PDF signed with digital signature appearance
• [Digital ID] Fixed an error causing wrong digital signature when user cancels using of certificate with high security enabled
• [Digital ID] Fixed logic of digital signature appearance options
• [PDF Attachments] Fixed an error with not opening PDF attachments when more than one file were attached
• [PDF Attachments] Fixed incorrect stripping of diacritical marks in filename of PDF attachments
• [Watermark] Fixed wrong watermark positioning
• [MSI Package] Fixed update service and URL in MSI installation
• [MSI Package] Fixed installation of Microsoft Office macros on 64bit operating systems
• [PDF Viewer] Fixed an error causing PDF viewer not working when COM object is not registered
• [Save As Dialog] Fixed a post processing error 0x8004ffff when converting files containing diacritic marks in filename
• [Watcher] Fixed output PDF saving while sending by e-mail allowed
• [Watcher] Fixed sending only one message when checked converting each mail attachment as separate PDF

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JACKSONVILLE, FL – (Feb 17, 2011) — BinaryNow, Inc., worldwide online software distributor, and Software602, leading software developer from Czech Republic, today announced a strategic distribution agreement. This contract covers online distribution and support services for just released Software602 Print2PDF 9, their popular PDF converter for organizations. BinaryNow, Inc, will provide direct services to users and resellers in North and South America, Asia and Oceania, while Software602 will continue to concentrate on Europe, Middle East and Africa in the future.

Software602 Print2PDF 9 is a complete multi-language convert to PDF solution with user interface in 17 languages including: English, Czech, Danish, Dutch, French, German, Hungarian, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Slovak, Spanish (Mexico or Spain), Swedish, and Turkish. Users can create an Adobe PDF from any application that can print, batch convert multiple documents, watch a folder or POP3 e-mail account, use a simple web application, or integrate the web service into their existing infrastructure. Included built-in profiles provide one-click access to create PDF/A-1b, PDF/A-1a, High Quality Print, Smallest File Size, Confidential, Standard or User Defined PDF output. Software602 Print2PDF 9 advanced functionality provides users who need trusted electronic document creator, support for multiple digital signatures per document and time stamping through third party authority.

Learn more and download the Print2PDF 9, here: http://www.binarynow.com/products/print2pdf/

About BinaryNow, Inc.

BinaryNow, Inc. is a multi-vendor software distributor that offers essential software tools for Microsoft Windows operating systems. The most popular software titles are: Kingsoft Office, a true alternative to Microsoft Office, along with DemoCreator, screen capture and presentation creation tool designed for screencasting, eTraining and eLearning and Print2PDF, a popular PDF converter.

For more information, visit: http://www.binarynow.com/

About Software602, Inc.

Software602, Inc. is an international software vendor focused mostly on trusted electronic documents and electronic processes. Today you can find Software602 applications installed in thousands of firms, banks and government organizations. Our developer team has over 20 years of experience in developing software for everyday use. Our primary goal is to provide a complete software solution at an affordable price.

For more information, visit: http://www.software602.com

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Users can reinstall software as many times as they need. There is no activation and no Internet access needed. Print2PDF 9.0 also provides a prepare client feature which allows to create custom DRM Free installation package in MSI format or distribute software simply by sharing Print2PDF printer.

This honor / honesty system provides all customers piece of mind that their software will work without any dependencies on activation portal or software vendor. BinaryNow, Inc. thanks everyone who’s helping us show that if you treat software user with trust and respect, the same treatment likely to be returned.

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New features included in the 9.0 version are: Support for PDF 1.7, Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 and Microsoft Office 2010, new user-friendly start menu, PDF manipulation  (splitting and adding), PDF Signature visualization and Digital Time-stamps support, Prepare Client Installation in MSI format, Automatic software update, Enhanced 64-bit architecture and more.

Print2PDF 9.0 is a complete multi-language conversion solution with user interface in 17 languages including:  English, Czech, Danish, Dutch, French, German, Hungarian, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Slovak, Spanish (Mexico or Spain), Swedish, and Turkish.

Print2PDF 9 provides simplified licensing and DRM free software distribution. Pricing for Print2PDF 9 starts at $299.95 for a 5-user license and ends at $3,199.95 for 250-user license. Enterprise license option allows loading this PDF converter on every computer in the organization. BinaryNow, Inc. offers significant upgrade discount to Print2PDF, Print2PDF Server Edition or 602PRINT PACK previous version users.

Learn more and download the Print2PDF 9, here:

http://www.binarynow.com/products/print2pdf/

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New user-friendly start menu
New start up interface provides direct access to major features. Easy access to digital signing, time-stamping, page extraction and insertion, Batch PDF conversion and other features is just a click away.

PDF 1.7 version support
Support for creating PDF files that are compliant with Adobe® specifications 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.7 and the IS 19005-1 PDF/A-1a and PDF/A-1b archive standards gives you great flexibility in working with PDF.

Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 and Microsoft Office 2010 support
Print2PDF 9 was fully tested with the latest operating systems and productivity suite.

Easy PDF manipulation
Includes a new application for splitting a PDF document into multiple PDF files, loading pages from other PDF or deleting pages from an existing PDF document.

Multiple digital signatures support
Added Multiple Signature/Counter Signatures support. You can provide digitally signed documents to other participants in the process and they can approve document with their own digital signatures.

PDF Signature visualization
Define digital signature appearance using signature image and text with variables. Include drawing of signature validation status.

Digital Time-stamps support
Added easy and quick access to qualified Digital Time-stamping service. Sign PDF file and use third party authority for Time stamping your documents.

Prepare Client installation in MSI format.
Completely redesigned Prepare Client installation with MSI format support will provide hassle free software distribution and roll out in all systems in your company.

Automatic software update
Automatic or on-demand software update service will keep your software up to date.

Enhanced 64-bit architecture
Improved PDF conversion performance on 64-bit systems provides seamless and quick automated process for any organization looking for a support of the latest operating systems.

Note: Print2PDF 9 is DRM Free.

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Generate a Self-signed Certificate

Do the following to generate a self-signed key with Adobe Reader:

1. Launch Adobe Reader.
2. Click Document - Security Settings.
3. Expand Digital IDs on the left and then click the Add ID button .
4. Select A new digital ID I want to create now, and click Next.
5. Select Windows Certificate Store, and click Next.
6. Enter your information, when you sign a document, this will appear in the Signatures panel.
7. Select 1024-bit RSA from the Key Algorithm option (it is the most compatible).
8. Select Digital Signatures and Data Encryption from the Use Digital ID for option.
9. Click Finish to generate and store the ID.

Use the Self-signed Certificate with Print2PDF

After you generate the self-signed key, you can use it with Print2PDF. Do the following:

1. Print a document to the Print2PDF printer.
2. Enable the Add Digital ID feature.
3. Click Edit Digital ID…
4. Click Select… and choose your Digital ID from the list, then click OK.
5. Click OK again and choose Save to create the signed PDF.

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Add Digital Signature

Print the form to the Print2PDF printer using Adobe Reader and do the following to add a digital signature:

1. Enable the Add Digital ID feature.
2. Click Edit Digital ID.
3. Click Select… and choose your Digital ID from the list, then click OK.
4. Enter the Reason and Location as needed.

Add Hand-written Signature Stamp Image

To add a stamp of your scanned hand written signature, doing the following:

1. Enable the Show image signature feature.
2. Click Browse… and select the image with your hand written signature, then click Open.
3. Select the option Manually place the signature and drag the signature to the location.
4. Adjust the Signature size slider as needed.
5. Click OK to confirm all Digital ID selections.

View Signed PDF Document

Click Save to begin the conversion process. If the Open in Adobe Reader option is enabled, the output will automatically open in your PDF reader. Click the Signatures tab on the left to see the details on the digital signature added by Print2PDF.

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Add the Watermark

Just print your document to the Print2PDF print driver, and follow these steps:

1. Enable the Add Watermark option. Click the More >>> button if you do not see it.
2. Click Edit Watermark…
3. Enter the text you desire for Watermark text (e.g. DRAFT PAGE %P).
4. Click OK.
5. Click Save to begin PDF creation.

View Watermarked Document in Adobe Reader

Open the output PDF in Adobe Reader to see the watermarked document. You may need to repeat the print process and adjust the Watermark ink strength until you obtain the desired effect.

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Use the following command to create a file list from a directory:

dir [path] /b /s > c:\filelist.ini

Screenshot of the command-line creating a file list:

Now run the following command to convert this list of files to PDF:

“%ProgramFiles%\Software602\Print2PDF\Print2PDF.exe” /iniconvert c:\filelist.ini

Screenshot of the command-line conversion process:

NOTE: Unsupported file types in the .INI file will be skipped.

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Add Attachments

Adding document-level attachments is easy, just follow these steps:

1. Print a document to the Print2PDF printer, or use the Print2PDF Batch Conversion application.
2. When the Print2PDF dialog appears, enable the Add Attachments option (click the More >>> button if you do not see it), and click Edit Attachments…
3. Click Add… and select a file to attach to this PDF document, then click OK when finished.
4. Now click Save (or Convert) to begin the attachment process.

View Attachments in Adobe Reader

Open the output document in Adobe Reader and click the Attachment tab on the left bar (the paperclip icon) to see a list of files attached to this PDF document.

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• [Digital ID] Fixed selection of multiple certificates with the same “Issued to” name.
• [Digital ID] Fixed missing metadata in digitally signed PDF.
• [Macro] Improved update/removal of Word/Excel Print2PDF macros when either application is running.
• [Batch Conversion] Fixed conversion timeout when Print2PDF.exe /server is not running.
• [Batch Conversion] Added optional parameter to Print2PDF.exe /iniconvert to specify a profile (e.g. print2pdf.exe /iniconvert c:\myfilelist.ini c:\myprofile.ini).
• [Service Manager] Fixed an error that caused some watched threads to not run after service restart.
• [Web Service] Fixed some memory leaks in PipeSrv.exe helper process.

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The Florida Times-Union has published an article about BinaryNow, below is an excerpt:

In the digital age, a business model can be based on pretty much anything.

Take Jacksonville-based BinaryNow Inc., for example. Its customers buy from the company via their computers using an intangible payment method and receive their intangible product immediately, downloading it directly to their computers.

It’s instant gratification for customers, who get to immediately use the software they’ve just downloaded and installed to their PCs. For Premysl Pech’s BinaryNow, it transitions minding the store to maintaining a Web site that’s at the center of it all.

Today, the office is in Jacksonville Beach, where Pech has rehired two former Software602 employees at BinaryNow, of which he’s president and co-owner. Brandon Sturgeon is his partner in the venture. The new company sells Software602 products for instant download, as well as products from other companies.

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Go green and use less paper by printing to the Print2PDF printer. Using less paper is the most obvious benefit, but also storing and organizing massive amounts of paper is very cumbersome and time consuming. Use the Print2PDF virtual printer to organize your life digitally using the Portable Document Format standard.

Convert Web Page to PDF

The below example shown is using Microsoft Internet Explorer 8, printing an article from the New York Times website, and using Adobe Reader 9.3 to view the output PDF. Make sure you click the print link in the article so you will receive a view formatted for print output, and select the Print2PDF printer to ‘Save as PDF’.

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