It is also important to know about the different ways a PDF file
can be printed because this can affect the final printed output.
There are two methods that can be used to print PDF files. The
first is the Application/Printer Driver method. As its name
implies, the Application/Printer Driver method requires two
pieces of software in order to print a PDF file. The Application
is software that can open and view the PDF file (e.g. Adobe
Acrobat or Adobe Reader). The Printer Driver is software used by
the application to convert its documents into a format that can
be printed. Both the application and a printer driver are
required to print the document. The second method is called
Direct PDF Printing. This method uses an application to submit
PDF files directly to the printer. The PDF file is converted in
the printer using a PostScript® interpreter or processor. No
printer driver is required. (Please note that not all printers
support this method.) Knowing the advantages and disadvantages
of each method can aid in