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How to batch convert MS Word DOCS to PDF

KB ARTICLE: KB0036
KB DATE: 23/05/2008
REQUIRES VERSION: 2.00 or above
 

1. Install full version of Adobe Acrobat, in printer properties setup the "Adobe PDF" printer driver to print to a folder e.g. c:\output, disable the view after print.
Example screen shot of options to set below:-



2. To run in the interface start Batch & Print Pro and add the .doc files to the list and click Print

3. To run on the command line e.g.
CD "C:\Program Files\Traction Software\Batch & Print Pro"
"Batch And Print" -P"Adobe PDF" c:\files\*.doc -p -q

It uses MS Word to print the docs to pdf so you won't have any issues with fonts etc.

4. A way to improve performance is to change the DOC print association to WordPad.exe instead of Winword.exe, see: http://www.traction-software.co.uk/batchprint/associations.htm
e.g. "C:\Program Files\Windows NT\Accessories\wordpad.exe" /p "%1"