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Table of Contents
Introduction .................................................................................................... 4
System Requirements ...................................................................................... 5
Installation ..................................................................................................... 6
Normal Installation ..................................................................................... 6
Terminal Services (Farm) Installation ............................................................ 7
MSI Package Installation ............................................................................. 7
Creating PDF Documents .................................................................................. 8
Printing to PDF ........................................................................................... 8
Converting in a Workroom ........................................................................... 8
Drag and drop into PDF ............................................................................... 8
Right click.................................................................................................. 9
Scanning to PDF ......................................................................................... 9
Manipulate PDF .......................................................................................... 9
Automate conversions ................................................................................10
Command line conversion ...........................................................................10
Customize conversions ...............................................................................11
Using the virtual printer ..................................................................................12
Printing ....................................................................................................12
Printing Preferences ...................................................................................13
Preferences ...............................................................................................15
Workroom .....................................................................................................16
How it works .............................................................................................16
Quick convert ............................................................................................17
Convert ....................................................................................................17
Tools ........................................................................................................17
Signature .................................................................................................18
Profiles ..........................................................................................................19
How it works .............................................................................................20
Edit, Add and Delete Profiles .......................................................................20
Import and Export Profiles, Create shortcut ..................................................22
Convert to PDF ..........................................................................................22
Add and Delete Files ..................................................................................23
Tasks ............................................................................................................24
Environment Variables ...............................................................................24
Printing Preferences ...................................................................................26
Font Embedding ........................................................................................28
Image Compression ...................................................................................29
Convert To................................................................................................30
Save PDF ..................................................................................................31
E-mail ......................................................................................................32
JPEG Image Viewer| What is JPEGJPEG, JPG. excluded in the standard RasterEdge .NET Imaging SDK, you may add it on images into other file formats, including Bitmap, Png, Gif, Tiff, PDF, MS-Word
adding an image to a pdf; how to add an image to a pdf
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Log ..........................................................................................................34
PDF Impress Tools ..........................................................................................35
Standalone vs. Built-in ...............................................................................35
PDF Manipulation .......................................................................................37
Open and Save Documents .........................................................................37
Create PDF from scanner and webcam .........................................................37
Apply Tasks ..............................................................................................40
Watermark ...............................................................................................41
Stamp ......................................................................................................42
Attachments .............................................................................................45
Insert Pages .............................................................................................46
Remove Pages ..........................................................................................47
Rotate Pages .............................................................................................48
Extract Pages ............................................................................................49
Optimization .............................................................................................50
Document Information ...............................................................................51
Page Layout ..............................................................................................52
Security ...................................................................................................53
Digital Signature .......................................................................................54
Print ........................................................................................................56
Watchers .......................................................................................................57
Edit, Add and Delete Watchers ....................................................................58
Import, Export and Run Watchers ................................................................58
Watch Folder.............................................................................................58
Input Settings ...........................................................................................59
Archiving and Error Handling .......................................................................60
Systray application ....................................................................................61
Settings ........................................................................................................62
Reset preferences to default .......................................................................62
Create MSI Package ...................................................................................62
Show the left menu ...................................................................................63
Tools ........................................................................................................63
Themes ....................................................................................................63
Enable debug log .......................................................................................63
Languages ................................................................................................64
Quick Convert ...........................................................................................64
Uninstalling ....................................................................................................64
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Introduction
PDF Impress 10 provides intuitive, interactive and impressive conversion to an Adobe® PDF
(Portable Document Format) format from any application that can print, or from scanner or
webcam. You can use PDF Impress Tools to view, print, merge, split, extract, insert, remove
and rotate PDF pages, add multiple watermarks and stamps, digitally sign, define digital
signature appearance and encrypt whole document. Automate PDF conversion with multiple
personal watch folders. Support for ISO 19005-1 PDF/A and Terminal Services is provided,
too.
This User Manual aims to help you master the main features of PDF Impress, from
installation to using the advanced PDF creation and manipulation features. To do so, this
manual is structured the way that a beginner will become familiar with the benefits of PDF
conversion in early sections of this manual while the advanced users can use the Table of
Contents to jump directly into any task or tool they need more information about. The
secondary function of this user manual is to offer help for PDF Impress features, so for
better navigation, the chapters are named identically to the software features listed in the
PDF Impress menu.
In the following chapters you will learn about:
•
How to install - page 6.
•
Creating PDF documents - page 8.
•
Using virtual printer - page 12.
•
Working in Workroom - page 17.
•
PDF Profiles - page 20.
•
Customizing Preferences and Tasks - page 11, 25.
•
Manipulate with PDF Tools - page 36.
•
Automate with Watchers - page 59.
•
Debug log and default Settings - page 64.
While this User Manual tries to be as complete and thorough as possible, you may want to
browse other materials for more information about features of the Portable Document
Format (PDF).
At your disposal, you have the following additional sources of help:
PDF Impress online:
http://www.binarynow.com/products/pdf-impress/
Tips and trick for PDF conversion:
http://www.binarynow.com/category/pdf-conversion/
BinaryNow Technical Support:
Email: support@binarynow.com
Online: http://www.binarynow.com
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System Requirements
Below are the minimum system requirements for PDF Impress 10:
Operating Systems
Windows® 10 (x86 and x64)
Windows® 8 (x86 and x64)
Windows® 7 (x86 and x64)
Windows® Vista (x86 and x64)
Windows® XP (x86)
Windows® Server 2003 (x86 and x64)
Windows® Server 2008 (x86 and x64)
Windows® Server 2012 (x64)
Windows® Terminal Services
Memory and Hard Drive Space
512 MB of RAM for Windows XP/VISTA
1GB (32-bit) or 2GB (64-bit) MB of RAM for Windows 7,8,10,2003,2008,2012
250 MB of HD space for installation
Workroom, Convert to PDF and Watcher Requirements
Autodesk® AutoCAD 2007 or higher
Microsoft® Word 2002, 2003, 2007, 2010 or 2013
Microsoft® Excel 2002, 2003, 2007, 2010 or 2013
Microsoft® PowerPoint 2002, 2007, 2010 or 2013
Microsoft® Visio 2002, 2003, 2007, 2010 or 2013
Microsoft® Publisher 2002, 2003, 2007, 2010 or 2013
Microsoft® Internet Explorer 9.0+
OpenOffice.org 2.2+
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Installation
Things to know before installation
PDF Impress is installed as a print driver; it will install system files inside Windows
folder and support files to the user-defined location:
Program files: %ProgramFiles(x86)%\BinaryNow\PDFImpress 10
Program files on a 32-bit os: %ProgramFiles%\BinaryNow\PDFImpress 10
Common files: %ProgramFiles%\Common Files\BinaryNow\PDFImpress 10
32-bit driver: %SystemRoot%\system32\spool\drivers\w32x86\3
64-bit driver: %SystemRoot%\system32\spool\drivers\x64\
After the install process is complete, you will find the PDF Impress printer in the
Windows Printers folder.
By default, PDF Impress will install as a 30-day trial. When you purchase PDF
Impress, you are given a Product Key that unlocks the trial version.
The PDF Impress installation program places the PDF Impress 10 and PDF
Impress Tools icons directly into Start menu to allow quick access into main interface
and standalone PDF Tools
PDF Impress also installs the Watchers application into Windows systray. Watcher
by default watches %userprofile%\Documents\PDFImpressWatcher folder that is created
during the installation.
Installer extracts 32-bit and 64-bit MSI install files which are used during Create MSI
Package procedure.
Normal Installation
1.
If you have downloaded PDF Impress Double-click the file, pdfimpress10.exe, to start
the installation process. Follow the Installation Wizard to complete the installation
process.
2.
To proceed you will have to agree to a License Agreement and will enter the product key
to unlock the application. The product key should have been provided to you as part of
your purchase. If you want to try PDF Impress simply enter “TRIAL”
3.
At the end of the installation, you will be asked to restart the computer. Please restart
your computer at this time to ensure the program is installed correctly.
Note: You are allowed to change the installation folder during the installation. If the
installation folder is changed, a printer driver will still be installed into Windows system
folder in order to function properly.
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Terminal Services (Farm) Installation
PDF Impress can be installed normally on a standalone Terminal Server. Installation on a
farm requires a one simple step:
Create MSI Package
1.
Install PDF Impress on the first server in a farm from the EXE.
2.
Configure the Profiles to your liking.
3.
Create MSI Package.
4.
Install from the MSI on each server in the farm.
MSI Package Installation
Prepare MSI Package function in PDF Impress Settings will create these installation files:
pdfimpress10_x86.msi – package that you can use to install PDF Impress on 32-bit
Windows.
pdfimpress10_x64.msi – package that you can use to install PDF Impress on 64-bit
Windows.
PDF Impress can be installed from these MSI packages same way as from EXE by double
clicking the file. Benefit of using MSI is a custom profile and setting distribution with each
install (more information is available in Setting – Create MSI Package section of this
manual).
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Creating PDF Documents
The Adobe® Portable Document Format (PDF) is regarded as the industry standard for
secure and reliable document distribution. Organizations from around the world use PDF files
to streamline their business processes, create a paperless working environment, and secure
archives of various records.
PDF Impress can create fully compatible and secure PDF documents viewable by anyone.
Multiple ways of creating such PDF documents are available. PDF Impress installs virtual
print driver which allows PDF creation from any application which can print. PDF Impress can
be also used as a standalone application which allows users to simply access documents
through Workroom to create PDF files. PDF Impress Tools can use a
scanner or webcam to
convert hard copies of your documents and photos into searchable PDF files.
You can automate your
conversion with the built-in Watcher or you can integrate PDF Impress into your application
using an API described in the PDF Impress Developer Guide. Standalone as well as the built-
in PDF Impress Tools allow extended PDF manipulation (more details in the PDF Impress
Tools section of this manual).
When PDF Impress creates PDF documents it uses the settings determined in the Profile.
The Profile includes a complete definition of the PDF creation process. PDF Impress comes
with predefined profiles that allow you to create or manipulate PDFs in many ways. These
profiles can be changed and new profiles can be added for a user with specific requirements.
System administrator can define own profiles and distribute them to users with a custom
created MSI install.
Printing to PDF
Easily create an Adobe PDF from any application that can print using the intuitive PDF
Impress virtual printer. No other third party application is required to create PDF files with
this virtual printer. Use a pre-defined Profile or, edit the Profile when using Extended Save
as Dialog and change any of the PDF Impress printer properties to create the PDF document
you desire.
Converting in a Workroom
Designed with the familiar File Explorer user interface and functionality, Workroom provides
easy way to access, organize and batch convert documents. It allows one click conversion
(Quick convert) or a conversion (Convert) with profile which allows users to define the
conversion process on a fly. Users can apply any conversion task (Tools) directly to single
document or to a group of documents. PDF document digital signing (Signature) using digital
signature from Windows Certificate store is just a click away. This conversion process
integrates third party applications shell or OLE printing on the back end (see system
requirements for more details).
Drag and drop into PDF
PDF Impress supports PDF creation by simple dragging and dropping documents into PDF
Impress Convert to PDF folder. This folder is accessible by launching PDF Impress Profiles;
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alternatively user can simply drag and drop the document(s) into the desktop shortcut.
Batch conversion and support for multiple conversion profiles are available. You can also
copy and paste using shortcuts or browse and select documents and load them into Convert
to PDF. PDF Profiles can be edited on the fly. This conversion process also integrates third
party applications shell or OLE printing on the back end (see system requirements for more
details).
Right click
PDF Impress allows you to convert supported document formats or sign PDF files with 2
clicks. Right click on the file(s) you wish to convert. Select PDF Impress Quick convert, if you
want to convert file(s) using profile you have selected for Quick convert in settings. The PDF
document will be placed in the same folder as the original and will have the same name as
the original but it will maintain the PDF file extension. Select PDF Impress with profiles to
convert file(s) with profile you select. If you want to digitally sign a PDF document right click
it and select Digital Signature….
Scanning to PDF
Use any scanner which supports standard TWAIN interface or webcam to scan hard copies of
your documents and photos directly into PDF Impress Tools. Built-in OCR engine will convert
scans with text into searchable PDF files.
Manipulate PDF
Use PDF Impress Tools to view, print, merge, split, extract, insert, remove and rotate PDF
pages. Easily enhance your PDF documents with multiple stamps and/or watermarks or even
extract the content of the PDF document into graphics files or automatically print it. All PDF
Impress Tools tasks can be also applied to the conversion profile so user can create the PDF
file as desired or later edit it in PDF Impress Tools. PDF Impress Tools supports following
tasks: Stamp, Watermark, Attachment, Insert pages, Remove Pages, Rotate Pages, Extract
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Pages, Optimize, Document Information, Page Layout, Security, Digital Signature and Print.
It can be used as a standalone application (aka Adobe Reader style) or can be used directly
within PDF Impress.
Automate conversions
Automate PDF conversion with multiple personal watchers. Run watchers continuously,
periodically at certain times or on demand using the control icon in Windows System Tray.
Watcher does not use Profiles, but allows to create own configuration from individual tasks.
You can use a pre-defined Watcher, add your own tasks to it, or create a completely new
Watcher. Multiple Watchers can run simultaneously.
Command line conversion
PDF Impress can be also automated from a command line. Just use switches /qc (Quick
convert) or /pf: (Conversion with profile) followed by the list of documents or images to
start a conversion. When using command-line, always use /s as first parameter. It indicates
that PDF Impress will operate in silent mode without showing main user interface.
Here is syntax for a Quick convert /qc command line switch:
pdfimpress.exe /s /qc c:\test\first.doc c:\test\second.xls
Upon the execution of this command, listed documents (first.doc and second.xls) will be
converted using profile set for Quick convert in Settings. The conversion will run silently and
PDF document will be placed in the same folder as the original and will have the same name
as the original but it will maintain the PDF file extension.
Here is syntax for a conversion with profile /pf: command line switch:
pdfimpress.exe /s /pf:"c:\ProgramData\BinaryNow\PDFImpress 10\Profiles\Profile5.2pf"
c:\test\first.txt c:\test\second.xls
Upon the execution of this command, listed documents (first.doc and second.xls) will be
converted using defined profile (Profile5.2pf).
Warning: Do not add space after /pf: to define profile properly.
All conversion profiles are stored at this location:
c:\ProgramData\BinaryNow\PDFImpress 10\Profiles\. Profile extension is .2pf. PDF Impress
10 comes with five predefined profiles.
Smallest File Size (Profile1.2pf)
Archive (Profile2.2pf)
Confidential (Profile3.2pf)
High Quality Print (Profile4.2pf)
Standard (Profile5.2pf)
Any custom profiles will be also stored in the same location, with name that corresponds
with profile name. For example MyNewProfile will be located at:
c:\ProgramData\BinaryNow\PDFImpress 10\Profiles\MyNewProfile.2pf
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