How to save a webpage as PDF? (where is it?)

[Sebastian Spiess]

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Callan Jefferson Davies wrote:
>> (I have no printer.) The Print dialogue box shows 'Print to file', and I
>> select the only option that's there, PDF, and click on "Print".
>> I can't work out where the PDF file is (what folder) - gives no
>> indication of where the resulting PDF will be found.
> 
> 
> 
> Hi Dave,
> 
> I can't speak for Hardy as I'm using Intrepid, but when I click "print
> to file" and choose PDF, there is also the option for a filename and a
> folder.
> 
> Failing that, I'd say look in your home folder then PDF.
> 
> I might suggest though that you add the PDF printer. I think you have to
> install cups-pdf (sudo apt-get install cups-pdf), then go to System >>
> Administration >> Printers, add printer, and you should see the PDF
> printer there. It might even just show up by itself.
> 
> This "pdf printer" always seems to write to Home Folder then PDF. You
> might need to create this 'PDF' folder for it to work properly.
> 
> Good luck!
> 
> Callan
> 
> 

I second that,

on hardy I installed cups-pdf and all worked - no config needed.

All PDFs go in ~/PDF

The only downside I found was that PDF with the same name er overwritten without hesitation.

Cheers,

seb
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