PDF995 Printer Driver

Free pdf995 Windows 2000/XP/2003/Vista/Server 2008/7/8 Version 12.2 Full Specs

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by Download.com staff / February 27, 2009

Simple and streamlined, this is a useful application--if you don't mind being pestered with pop-ups. PDF995 uses the open-source GNU Ghostscript utility to convert any document file into PDF format. During testing, we were impressed with the program's conversion speed and the quality of the converted documents. The program works seamlessly, installing a "virtual" printer for converting documents. When you want to convert, you simply choose "Print" in any application (Microsoft Word, for example) and the application converts the document. PDF995 does not allow you to configure settings to your preference, however, such as security or compression options.

Another frustrating "feature" is the two-part download that requires separate installations of the printer driver and free converter. The slew of advertisements and pop-ups also get pesky during use. As freeware, PDF995 isn't a bad choice for those who need a standard tool for PDF conversion and don't mind a bit of advertising bother.

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"Works as advertised"

tdidymas November 05, 2016 / Version: PDF995 Printer Driver 12.2

2016-11-05 16:13:48 | By tdidymas

Pros

Easy to use, easy to install, prints to pdf file.

Cons

Must install 2nd SW install in order for the print function to work.
Loses some part of image on screen when printing from web page; you should review the page first in the print preview, you may need to 'massage' it.
Sometimes have to select text because initially it places ads over text.
Popup advertisements are an annoyance, but this happens only when printing.

Summary

Not using the converter, only using the printer for saving web pages as pdf. Besides the popup annoyance, it works well. Just select the pdf995 as the selected printer. Much better than saving complete web pages as html. Saving web pages as html sometimes crashes or hangs due to bad links, but pdf995 works around that problem, and is faster.

5 stars

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"Works perfectly"

dunnd3 April 16, 2013 / Version: PDF995 Printer Driver 12.2

2013-04-16 10:40:34 | By dunnd3

Pros

Not only works perfectly but works when my Adobe PDF fails.

Cons

A minor con is that the free version shows an ad.

Summary

Works perfectly

4 stars

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"Excellent product."

rj-work April 03, 2013 / Version: PDF995 Printer Driver 12.2

2013-04-03 21:18:05 | By rj-work

Pros

Well worth having in your tool box. Main advantage is u can create a good looking document from something plainer (eg Tax return using e-tax software but printing output to the Pdf995 pseudo-printer file) and then use Adobe pdf-reader to print this file, using the latter's options to print multiple pages to a page-side plus double-sided printing to save paper and filing space.

Cons

The fact that this software is in two pieces - the printer driver, plus the converter. I find this confusing, particularly when one or other needs updating - I can never remember the procedure, or how to see if I am up-to-date on both parts. (The one-page pop-up at the end is no problem, as this lets it be free software!)

Summary

Good - works well - no bugs - the fact of it being in 2 parts is a bit confusing (to me).

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1 stars

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"Problems now"

stephenmugford August 06, 2012 / Version: PDF995 Printer Driver 11.4

2012-08-06 00:12:06 | By stephenmugford

Pros

was a great little app, loved it

Cons

loaded 11.4 and has not worked since

Summary

stick with the older version!

4 stars

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"Really useful prog."

rj_at_boronia December 23, 2011 / Version: PDF995 Printer Driver 11.0

2011-12-23 03:18:50 | By rj_at_boronia

Pros

By creating a .pdf file and then loading and printing this via Adobe Reader, you get much flexibility re printing - eg printing 2 pages side-by-side on the one sheet and then optionally double-sided gives 4 pages to one A4 sheet; plus other Pro's.

Cons

A bit hard to understand at first, but not very. Not sure now why u need the main Driver plus a separate Converter prog. However not a lot of trouble to install & run.

Summary

See Pro's & Con's above. {I won't review the Converter separately - the above covers both together.}

4 stars

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"Works well with the PDF 995 software"

jbob77 October 11, 2011 / Version: PDF995 Printer Driver 10.2

2011-10-11 19:41:54 | By jbob77

Pros

It is fast and simple

Cons

Have no cons from me

Summary

I like how the system works and it is simple to use

5 stars

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"no problems"

sseligman1 September 11, 2011 / Version: PDF995 Printer Driver 10.1

2011-09-11 12:19:33 | By sseligman1

Pros

works for me

Cons

ad keeps reappearing but is easily dismissed

5 stars

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"Great Way To "Print to PDF""

ericjahnsen May 23, 2011 / Version: PDF995 Printer Driver 10.0

2011-05-23 16:42:23 | By ericjahnsen

Pros

If you can print it, this software will let you create a PDF of it. Have even used it to "PDF print" a fillable-form PDF file that does not allow saving. Extremely useful for "PDF archiving." Purchased $20 license in NOV 2008 and use it every day.

Cons

The very latest version of Adobe's non-saveable, fillable-form PDF file would not let me "PDF print" it. Latest software update may have taken care of that problem. Pro: software loads on to your computer just like another printer.

Summary

I find this software extraordinarily useful to capture windows showing things like bill payment confirmation numbers or online investment transactions or bank account transaction lists. The list is endless. I did not look at what the current cost of the software is but the $20 it cost me in late 2008 was ridiculously low. I made a point to use the software to "PDF print" the pdfSuite995 key email that software995 sent me after the purchase.

1 stars

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"Did not work"

mgonza29 March 15, 2011 / Version: PDF995 Printer Driver 9.5

2011-03-15 08:57:43 | By mgonza29

Pros

It did not work so I don't see anything good yet.

Cons

Kept having install things and still didn't work :(

4 stars

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"Easy to download, install and use, good free ware."

alloydzn February 22, 2011 / Version: PDF995 Printer Driver 9.5

2011-02-22 08:05:13 | By alloydzn

Pros

Again easy to download, install and use. Installed for a client who wanted something inexpensive or free to use for converting reports into pdf files. Works very well and is easy for them to use. The ads are awkward buy hey, it is free!

Cons

The ads at the end of the process each time.

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Publisher	pdf995
Publisher web site	http://www.software995.com
Release Date	March 20, 2013
Date Added	March 20, 2013
Version	12.2

Category
Category	Graphic Design Software
Subcategory	Desktop Publishing Software

Operating Systems
Operating Systems	Windows 2000/XP/2003/Vista/Server 2008/7/8
Additional Requirements	None

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File Size	4.75MB
File Name	pdf995s.exe

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Total Downloads	789,383
Downloads Last Week	35

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License Model	Free
Limitations	Not available
Price	Free

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