How to Add a PDF Printer to Windows

The PDF (Portable Document Format) file type is useful for a wide variety of business situations. It enables companies to create documents in which fonts, layouts and colors are preserved exactly across multiple machines, devices and platforms. Windows does not include the native ability to print to PDF, but there are numerous free third-party solutions which provide this capability.

PrimoPDF

  1. Download and install the latest version of PrimoPDF.
  2. Open the file you wish to save as a PDF. Select the print option from within your chosen application. From the printer drop-down list, select "PrimoPDF." Click "Print" to confirm your choice.
  3. Use the PrimoPDF dialog to set options for the PDF, including the metadata included with it and the quality and size of the finished document. Click "Create PDF" to choose a filename and location and complete the process by clicking the "Save" button.

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Bullzip PDF Printer

  1. Download and install the latest version of Bullzip PDF Printer.
  2. Open the program and the file you wish to use to generate the PDF document. Launch the print dialog within the application and check that "Bullzip PDF Printer" is selected (it should have already set itself as the default printer). Click "Print" to confirm.
  3. On the Bullzip PDF Printer dialog, browse through the tabs to configure the quality of the document and the metadata associated with it. A watermark and password can also be added if required. Click "Save" to choose a filename and location.