How to Add a PDF Printer to Mac

While Mac computers used to use PDF printers to convert files to PDFs, Apple has long since made changes to their software that do not allow these printers to function. Thankfully, they have implemented another easy way to save something as a PDF. This How.com.vn article will teach you how to save a copy of a file as a PDF on Mac.

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In spite of their name, PDF printers do not print physical copies of documents. Instead, they are a way to save files as PDFs on your computer, so this method will accomplish the same thing.
It can be found in the top left of your screen.^{[1]XResearch source}
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This button is the last option in the dropdown menu.^{[2]XResearch source}
You can find this button at the bottom left of the print pop-up window.^{[3]XResearch source}
A new pop-up window should appear with a variety of options for saving your PDF.^{[4]XResearch source}
Your PDF file can be named by typing text in the Save As: box. Then, you can select a save location displayed by default or search for a different location using the Search function in the top right.^{[5]XResearch source}
This blue button is located in the bottom right of the pop-up window. You have now successfully saved your file as a PDF!^{[6]XResearch source}