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There are several freeware programs available to create PDFs. CutePDF is only one example. Below you will find instructions on how to install the software on your computer. The instructions were written using Windows XP as the operating system. The instructions may be different depending upon your version of the operating system.

1) Go to the following link to get the free CutePDF and the Ghostscript software (you will need both files): .

Click on the “Free Converter” link and press the Run button when the File Download box appears.

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2) Press Run, then press Setup to automatically install Ghostscript to C:\Program Files\GPLGS.

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3) After Ghostscript is finished installing, return to the website and click on the “Free Download” link. This will download the CutePDF software. Press the Run button when the “File Download” dialog box appears and press Run again when the “Security Warning” dialog box appears.

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4) Press OK and then Yes to begin installing CutePDF.

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5) Read the Software License Agreement and then press Yes.

6) When installation is complete press OK and restart your computer.

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7) To use CutePDF Writer, open the file you would like to convert to PDF. Select the Print option (usually found under File and then Print), and select "CutePDF Writer" from the list of available printers. You will be prompted to select the destination directory and filename for your output file.

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8) If the PDF pages are backwards then reverse the page order by pressing the Properties button for the CutePDF Writer printer. Next, go to the layout tab, select the appropriate radio button, and then re-print with these new settings.

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9) If you need help with creating a PDF document, or have problems installing this software, please contact your local support.

Other possibilities include the following low cost or free software. The URC does not endorse any particular software or provide support for any of these (or the above) programs.

Adobe:



Print driver that will work with any application. (For PC or Mac)

BLC Technologies:



Web-based converter. Vendor e-mails PDF back to you. (For PC or Mac)

Create Adobe PDF Online:



Web-based converter. Vendor e-mails PDF back to you. (For PC or Mac)

CutePDF:



Print driver that will work with any application. (For PC)

Go2PDF:



Print driver that will work with any application. (For PC)

PdfF995:



Print driver that will work with any application. (For PC)

PDFcreator:



Web-based converter. View PDF or e-mails PDF to you (For PC or Mac)

Win2PDF:



Print driver that will work with any application. (For PC)

Zeon Corporation:



Print driver that will work with any application. (For PC)

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