PDF Creation Software prints to paper and PDF in one step.
Press Release Summary:
Offered as alternative solutions for creating Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF) files, pdfFactory and pdfFactory Pro address inconvenience of constantly switching between print drivers to produce printed and electronic copies of PDF files. Print button enables application to be used as default print driver by allowing printing document to paper, creating PDF for electronic distribution, or both.
Original Press Release:
FinePrint Software's Newest Release of pdfFactory Prints to Paper and PDF in One Step
SAN FRANCISCO (March 3, 2004)--FinePrint Software today announces the release of the newest versions of both pdfFactory and pdfFactory Pro, easy-to-use and inexpensive alternatives to Adobe Acrobat for creating Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF) files. The new versions include a first-of-its-kind feature among PDF creation software products: a print button that enables pdfFactory to be used as the default print driver by allowing printing a document to paper, creating a PDF for electronic distribution, or both.
Unlike other PDF writers currently on the market, users of pdfFactory will not have to submit a document to the regular print driver and then change the driver to a PDF driver in order to produce both printed and electronic copies. Since Adobe Acrobat is not used for preview and printing, the process takes much less time. Users can simply set pdfFactory as their default print driver and when they submit a print job a preview screen will appear with options for printing on paper or sending the PDF that was created seamlessly in the background.
"As the PDF format becomes ubiquitous, electronic document creation is becoming as common as printing to paper," said Jonathan Weiner, president of FinePrint Software. "We are delighted to release a product that addresses the inconvenience of constantly switching between print drivers that has been required to create both paper and electronic documents. With pdfFactory, users can leave their printer drivers alone and concentrate on their work."
The company's flagship product, FinePrint, has also been upgraded to include a pdfFactory button. FinePrint is a Windows printing tool used by individuals and corporations around the world to increase printing effectiveness and efficiency by printing multiple pages to a single sheet of paper, plus a host of other printing options aimed at reducing paper waste. With the addition of the pdfFactory button, those who have also installed pdfFactory on their PCs will be able to easily create PDFs from documents submitted through the FinePrint print driver.
Trial versions of pdfFactory and pdfFactory Pro are available for download at the FinePrint web site, www.fineprint.com. pdfFactory is available for $49.95 while pdfFactory Pro is priced at $99.95. FinePrint can be purchased for $49.95. Quantity discounts are available.
About PDF
PDF files are used to represent printed material electronically. When viewed and printed, they contain all the fonts, graphical information, layout and formatting of an original printed document. A PDF file can be viewed on many operating systems including Windows, Mac® OS, and all Unix variants including Linux. PDF files can be opened, read and printed by anyone with the free Adobe Acrobat® Reader®.
About FinePrint Software
Founded in 1995, FinePrint Software's goal is to help individuals and businesses print more efficiently. FinePrint's products have hundreds of thousands of users worldwide and are available in 11 languages. FinePrint donates a portion of its revenues to environmental organizations. FinePrint Software has built its reputation as a provider of printing management utilities for users of desktop PCs. The company's flagship product, FinePrint, provides enhanced printing controls, enabling users to easily print multiple document pages onto a single sheet of paper, print booklets, preview print jobs before sending them to a printer, delete pages from a print job, embed letterheads, superimpose watermarks, and much more. For more information, please call 415-989-2722 or visit the company's Web site at www.fineprint.com.
