ContentsBridge is a tool for printing PDF, TIFF and DocuWorks file without using the installed print driver. Printing with this tool is simpler and more direct compared to printing via a print driver as it allows files to be printed directly.
In addition, printing can be performed by starting up ContentsBridge directly from Adobe Acrobat.
This section explains how to install and use ContentsBridge.
Operating systems that support ContentsBridge are as follows:
The following applications must be installed before ContentsBridge can be started up from Adobe Acrobat:
The following applications must be installed before DocuWorks files can be printed:
The printable file formats of ContentsBridge are as follows:
extension | file format |
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tif / tiff | format: single page / multi page compression format: G4 / G3MH / G3MR / PackBits / no compression |
xdw | DocuWorks files that can be displayed using DocuWorks Viewer (Lite) Version 5 |
This section explains how to install ContentsBridge in the selected computer.
The ContentsBridge installer is activated and the [Welcome To ContentsBridge Wizard] screen is displayed.
The [Software License Agreement] screen is displayed.
The [Installation Destination Selection] screen is displayed.
The [Start File Copy] screen is displayed.
Installation begins and the [Setup Status] screen is displayed.
After installation has been completed, the [End Wizard] screen is displayed.
The ContentsBridge shortcut icon is created on the desktop.
This section explains how to uninstall the installed ContentsBridge from the selected computer.
The screen for confirming the installation method is displayed.
The [Confirm File Deletion] screen is displayed.
Uninstallation begins and the [Setup Status] screen is displayed.
After uninstallation has been completed, the [Maintenance Complete] screen is displayed.
This section explains how to print using ContentsBridge. There are three different methods for starting up ContentsBridge.
ContentsBridge is activated.
Specify the file name using the full path format. Specify the URL for an internet file.
You can click the [Browse] button and select the path from the displayed dialog box or drag and drop the file into the [File to Print] column.
Printers installed on the selected computer will be displayed when [Printer] is selected. Select the printer required from the pull-down list.
Direct printing to the printer port can be specified if [TCP Port] is selected. If a port is already registered, it can be selected from the pull-down list. To add a new port or edit an existing port, click the [Port Setup] button. Then click [Add] or [Edit] to set up the port to be registered. The settings are as follows:
ContentsBridge is activated.
For the next procedure, refer to Steps 3 to 5 in "Starting up via the desktop icon". In this case, ContentsBridge will exit automatically once [Print] is clicked to start printing.
If [Do not display this dialog again] is checked, the ContentsBridge startup screen will not be displayed the next time when a file is dragged and dropped on to the desktop icon. Printing will be performed based on the previous settings. To release this option, double-click the desktop icon to activate ContentsBridge.
ContentsBridge is activated.
For the next procedure, refer to Steps 3 to 5 in "Starting up via the desktop icon". In this case, ContentsBridge will exit automatically once [Print] is clicked to start printing.
This section explains the respective options in the [Print Setting] dialog box.
Options marked with an asterisk (*) may not be applicable for your machine model or may require additional devices to function properly. For more information, refer to the customer documentation for your machine model or consult your administrator.
Option name | Description | Option that can be specified | |
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Print Range | Specify the range of the page to be printed. When [Select Pages] is selected, the start and end pages can be specified. If [To the Last Page] is checked, printing will be performed from the specified page till the last page. |
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Quantity | Specify the number of copies to print. If [Collated] is checked, printing can be collated and output by sets. |
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Print Annotations | Specify whether to print the PDF annotations. | ![]() |
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Output Color* | Specify the output color for printing. If [Color] is selected, the printer will automatically determine whether to print in black or color. If [Black] is selected, printing will be performed in black color. For monochrome printers, printing will be performed in black color regardless of which option is selected. |
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Print Mode | Specify the print quality and speed. If [Standard] is selected, printing will be performed based on normal print quality and printing speed. If [High Quality] is selected, printing will be performed based on high print quality but at a slower speed. If [High Speed] is selected, printing will be performed at high speed but based on a lower print quality. |
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Paper Size* | Specify the paper size for printing. If [Auto] is selected, printing will be performed on paper that is nearest in size to the original size. Printing will not be performed if a paper size not supported by the specified printer is selected. |
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Layout | Specify the print layout. If [Auto Zoom] is selected, the print output will be reduced or enlarged automatically to fit the paper size specified in [Output Size]. If [Scaling (Top Left)] is selected, the print output will be reduced or enlarged based on the rate specified in [Zoom] and output aligned with the top-left of the paper. If [Scaling (Center)] is selected, the print output will be reduced or enlarged based on the rate specified in [Zoom] and output aligned with the center of the paper. If [Booklet] is selected, 2 sided printing will be performed by dividing the print output into a booklet format. Either [A4] or [Auto] can be selected for [Paper Size]. If [2 up] is selected, two pages of the original document are printed on one sheet of paper. The paper size is A4. If [4 up] is selected, four pages of the original document are printed on one sheet of paper. The paper size is A4. |
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2 Sided Print* | Specify 2 sided printing. If [Flip on Long Edge] is selected, printing will be performed where the top side of the front and back images are aligned and matched according to the long edge of the paper. If [Flip on Short Edge] is selected, printing will be performed where the top side of the front and back images aligned and matched according to the short edge of the paper. |
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Option name | Description | Option that can be specified | |
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Paper Source* | Specify the paper tray to use. If [Auto] is selected, the tray with paper size specified in [Paper Size] will be selected automatically. Printing will not be performed if a paper size not supported by the specified printer is selected. |
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Paper Type | Specify the type of paper to use for printing. If [Plain] is selected, normal paper will be used for printing. If [Use Printer Settings] is selected, printing will be performed on the type of paper specified in [Paper Source] on the control panel. |
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Stapling* | Specify whether to staple the output. Specify the stapling position if you have selected to staple the output. |
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Hole Punching* | Specify whether to punch holes in the output. If [On] is selected, holes will be punched on the left side of the document. |
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Option name | Description | Option that can be specified | |
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Job Type | Select the job type for printing. Besides normal printing, [Secure Print] and [Sample Print] can also be selected. If [Secure Print] and [Sample Print] are selected, the [Secure/Sample Print Setting] dialog box will be displayed. Enter the user ID and password. |
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Request Banner Sheet | Specify whether to print the banner sheet. | ![]() |
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Check PDF security | Specify whether to perform security check on PDF files to be printed. If this option is selected and a PDF file with password protection is to be printed, the [Enter PDF Password] dialog box will be displayed. Enter the password and click [OK] to start printing. If this option is not selected, there will be no check on the security of PDF files. The print data will be sent as it is to the printer and printing will only be performed when it matches the password specified in the control panel of the printer. In addition, if [Environment] on the [Enter PDF Password] dialog box is selected, the [Environment for PDF Password] dialog box will be displayed. A higher level of security can be ensured if this setup is performed. |
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