5 Using Direct Print Utility
This chapter explains how to use Direct Print Utility to print PDF files without having to open the files.
CAUTION
•You can not print PDF files that are restricted to print. Deactivate the printing restriction feature, and retry printing.
•You can not print PDF files that are restricted by a password. Deactivate the password feature, and retry printing.
•Depending on how a PDF file was created, it may not be able to be printed using the Direct Print Utility program.
•Depending on the memory size supported by your
printer, PDF files can not be printed using the Direct Print Utility program. Expand the memory.
•The Direct Print Utility program supports PDF version
1.4 and below. For a higher version, you must open the file to print it.
Overview Direct Print Utility
Direct Print Utility is a program that sends a PDF file directly to your printer without having to open the file. It sends data through the Windows spooler using the port of the printer driver. It only supports PDF format.
To installing this program, you should select Custom and put a check mark in this program when you install the printer driver.
4Customize the printer settings for your needs. See the next column.
5Click Print.
The selected PDF file is sent to the printer.
Using the shortcut icon
1Select the PDF file you will print and by dragging drop it to the Direct Print Utility shortcut icon on your desk top. The selected PDF file is sent to the default printer.
NOTE : If the default printer does not support Direct Print Utility, the message window alerting you to select the appropriate printer opens. Select the appropriate printer in the Select Printer section.
2Customize the printer settings for your needs.
3Click Print.
The selected PDF file is sent to the printer.
Using the right-click menu
1
The Direct Print Utility window opens with the PDF file is added.
2Select the printer you will use.
3Customize the printer settings for your needs. See the below part.
4Click Print.
The selected PDF file is sent to the printer.
Printing
There are several ways you can print using Direct Print Utility.
From the Direct Print Utility window
1 From the Start menu select Programs or All Programs
→Direct Print Utility → Direct Print Utility.
Or,
The Direct Print Utility window opens.
2 Select the printer you will use in the Select Printer section and click Browse.
3Select the PDF file you will print and click Open. The PDF file is added in the Select Files section.
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Using Direct Print Utility