Printing to PDF: What program handles page sizes specified in D&P?

Started by ubacher, March 30, 2017, 03:18:12 AM

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ubacher

Let's say I create a "book" using Design&Print which has a page size of 1000x1000 pixels.

Is there a "Print to PDF" driver which lets me specify this page size for the pdf document rather than forcing me to a fixed, given "paper size"?
(or better still: automatically uses the size specified in D&P.)

Currently I use Adobe Bridge to create such a pdf from pages - so I know it is possible.

Mario

This depends on which PDF to print driver you use. The one included in Windows 10 is most basic and supports only a fixed resolution and paper sizes.

KI use a printer driver called eDocPrinter PRO (http://www.iteksoft.com/) which I bought many years ago.
It supports all resolutions (from 72 DPI to 4000 DPI, document sizes in MM or pixels and so on.
Very good for testing or to produce PDF documents based on pixel size (which is a bit uncommon).
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sinus

Hi Ubacher, I have quite googled some time for this.  8)
Try the following link.
It is easier to change this as it looks.

And in my case, I have changed this in 10 minutes (looking for the GPD-file), and now, Microsofts "Print to PDF" works with custom papersizes.

https://franklinheath.co.uk/2015/08/29/custom-page-sizes-for-microsoft-print-to-pdf/

See my attachement, all 3 sizes in the red square are custom sizes ... and I checked them, it works! :D

Hope, this helps you!

PS1: Where do you print your "books"?
PS2: if you have a fabulous template, would be nice to see it  :)
PS3: Good luck! ;D
Best wishes from Switzerland! :-)
Markus

ubacher

Thank you Sinus for this info.  Fantastic. Works like a charm.
(I have also downloaded the ITEKSOFT driver suggested by Mario and tested it too. OK but 29$)

I think a lot of pdf's are being watched on screen rather than printed - i.e. "ebook".
For such use I just want to make sure I get the best display without getting an overly large file size.
So I think of page width in pixels and specify my size accordingly.

sinus

Great, that it works also for you.

You are right, people does look more and more onscreen, instead print out some papers. Depends, what it is.

Best wishes from Switzerland! :-)
Markus