Optimize PDF conversions with Microsoft Office settings

Set fields for PDF conversion

Conversion control

OptionDescription
Conversion TimeoutSet timeout for converting files in seconds.
Conversion Error FolderThe folder where all the error files will be copied to.

Microsoft Office conversion settings

OptionDescription
Convert HyperlinksSets the flag to indicate whether to convert Word hyperlinks to PDF hyperlinks.
Merge PDF AttachmentsSet this flag to true if you want converted pdf attachments to be merged to the output pdf file. Otherwise, the converted files will be merged back to the pdf.
Print BG ColorFor files printed via IE Sets the flag that indicates whether to print background color or not when printing.
Retain Original AttachmentSet this flag to true if you want the original attachments to be retained in the pdf file after they are merged. This flag only gets picked up if the MergeAttachments flag above is used.
Retain PropertiesSet this flag if you want the MS Office properties to be transferred to the target pdf document.
Print All SheetsThe flag that indicates whether to print all Excel worksheets or not.
Convert BookmarksFor MS Word, convert bookmarks
Frame SlidesIndicate whether to draw a frame around the border of the slides. This setting is for PowerPoint only.
DepthThis property will take effect only when the "Convert Bookmarks" property is set to "True". Numbers defining bookmark levels must be equal to or larger than one. Word style names must not repeat in the string. The string must not start or end with the delimiter. When this property is empty, the default style mapping (Heading one through nine will be mapped to level one through nine) will be used. Therefore, an empty string is functionally equivalent to:
Heading 1 mapped to 1, Heading 2 mapped 2, Heading 3 mapped to 3, Heading 4 mapped to, Heading 5 mapped to 5, Heading 6 mapped to 6, Heading 7 mapped to 7, Heading 8 mapped to 8, Heading 9 mapped to 9
Note: If you use a non-English version of Microsoft Word, then you may need to replace the word "Heading" with its localized version.
Output TypeSets the output type, it only works with the PowerPoint files. The possible values are:
- Slides
- Build slides
- Two slides handouts
- Three slides handouts
- Four slides handouts
- Six slides handouts
- Nine slides handouts
- Notes
- Outline
Color TypeUse this property to set PowerPoint to print with either color, grayscale, or black and white.
Handout OrderSets the handout order, this flag only applies to PowerPoint jobs. The possible values are:
- Vertical First
- Horizontal First
Print GraphicsSets the graphics setting for printing.
- Print Full Resolution
- Print Low Resolution
- Print Graphics
ZoomSets the printing zoom of the worksheet. The allowed value range is from 10 to 400.
Print ScaleFor Visio files, sets the print scale
HeaderThis property modifies Internet Explorer's header setting.
FooterThis property modifies Internet Explorer's footer setting.

Image and font conversion settings

OptionDescription
Image CompressionIf you want a lossless image compression, use PRN_IMAGE_COMPRESS_ZIP (ZIP compression).
Font EmbeddingThe option PRN_FONT_EMBED_FULLSET (embedding a full set of fonts) will cause a significant increase in PDF file size, especially for CJK font, and therefore not recommended.  If you need to embed the font, PRN_FONT_EMBED_SUBSET (embed subset of fonts) will be a better choice.
Font SubstitutionFor the PRN_FONT_SUBST_TABLE (use font substitution table) option, you need to configure the substitution table. The table is stored under the "Device Setting" section of the printer driver properties (can be accessed from the Control Panel).
Embed Fonts as Type 0This option is recommended if you have non-standard fonts like barcode font.
Image DownsizingIf this property is set to True, then the resolution of images is reduced to the DPI value specified in the "Image Downsize Resolution" property.
Image JPEG QualityThe allowed value range is from 5 to 100 with 100 being the highest quality.
Downsize ResolutionIf the "Image Downsizing" property is set to "True", then the resolution of images is reduced to the DPI value specified in this property.