Using a PDF printer

Question

I try to use a PDF printer to prevent me from printing abusively, but every time I send a request, a thing asks me to install a thing from the Dell's driver CD. The first time, I did so, but it never solved the problem (an installer from the program Dell Resoource CD is looking for a file named RCD.msi to install whatever thing on my hdd). The strangest thing is that everything is up to date at the moment. Could someone help me

Mary G · Answer

Do you actually have a pdf printer installed? Just use the draft printing option on your current printer to save on costs. You can set up one printer as several printers, all with different options. I have a draft version printer, another install of the photo printing version with all the right preferences, plus a regular version--all the same printer. Read this- http://tech.msn.com/howto/article.aspx?cp-documentid=3841651

MaD_MaX034 · Answer

Actually yes I have a PDF printer installed (PDF Creator) and the reasons why I use this program is firstly to save on real printing, but also (I forgot to mention) to send overviews via internet of my work to others who don't have the program I use (ex : AutoCad).  Instead of sending a copy of the document I work on, which will never work on a computer that doesn't have the appropriate program, I simply print a PDF and send it right away.  Very easy, and viewable by anyone.  But now I'm getting tired of this box asking me to install a component of the Dell Ressource CD.  More stranger, if I click the cancel button a couple of times, my printer will open even if the missing thing is not installed.

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Using a PDF printer

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