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Batch printing pdfs to prn files from the command line on Vista

ateague
Registered: Apr 23 2009
Posts: 4

I am running Adobe Reader version 9.1.0 on Windows Vista Business SP1.

I am trying to convert several thousand pdf files into pcl macro overlays by printing to file with an HP LaserJet 4 driver.
According to Adobe's support documentation [url=http://support.adobe.com/devsup/devsup.nsf/docs/51412.htm]here[/url] and [url=http://support.adobe.com/devsup/devsup.nsf/docs/52080.htm]here[/url] I can run the following comand at the command line to batch print the files:
AcroRd32.exe /t <FILE NAME> <PRINTER NAME>
The command successfully prints the pdf to a prn file [b]but[/b] Adobe Reader stops and asks me for the output file name every time.
Is there any way to specify the output file name via the command line so I do not have to baby-sit the process?

Thank you for your time.

My Product Information:
Acrobat Standard 9.1, Windows
tractionsoftware
Registered: May 3 2007
Posts: 27
Hi,

Yes it will do, we have a Batch & Print tool that can take care of that popup.see: http://www.traction-software.co.uk/batchprint

free trial available.

see options menu-->print to file options...On command line do:

CD "C:\Program Files\Traction Software\Batch & Print Pro"
"Batch And Print" -P c:\file.pdf -p -qLee.
Traction Software
http://www.traction-software.co.uk
ateague
Registered: Apr 23 2009
Posts: 4
Thanks.
I will give this a look-see.