In this blog post, we will guide you through the process of installing a PDF printer in your Windows 7 computer. A PDF printer allows you to create a PDF file from any application that supports printing. This can be quite useful when you need to share documents or create a digital version of a physical document.
We will be using the popular PDF printer software, PDFCreator. PDFCreator is an open-source application that is easy to install and use. Follow the steps below to get started.
Step 1: Download PDFCreator
First, you need to download the PDFCreator software. You can do this by visiting their official website at https://www.pdfforge.org/pdfcreator and clicking on the Download button.
Step 2: Install PDFCreator
Once the download is complete, locate the downloaded file and double-click on it to start the installation process. You may need administrative privileges to install the software. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
Step 3: Using PDFCreator as a Printer
After installing PDFCreator, you should see it listed as a printer in your Windows 7 computer. To create a PDF file using the PDF printer, simply follow these steps:
- Open the document or file you want to convert to a PDF.
- Click on File > Print or press Ctrl+P on your keyboard.
- In the printer selection dropdown, choose PDFCreator.
- Click on Print.
- PDFCreator will ask you to choose a location to save the PDF file. Select the desired location and click Save.
Voilà! You have successfully created a PDF file using PDFCreator as a PDF printer. You can now share, print, or archive your newly created PDF file as needed.
Conclusion
Installing a PDF printer in Windows 7 is a simple and effective way to create PDF files from any application that supports printing. With PDFCreator, you can easily generate PDF files without having to purchase expensive software or use complicated online tools. Give it a try and make your document sharing and archiving tasks a breeze!
