How to Install a Microsoft Document Imaging Printer

The Microsoft Document Imaging Printer is a virtual printer used to save documents on your computer for storage or future printing.

The Microsoft Document Imaging Printer is a useful tool for instances when you need to print a document but do not have access to a printer. For example, if you purchase airline tickets you typically will want to print the confirmation page, as it usually cannot be saved on the computer. The Microsoft Document Imaging Printer will save the document in the same format in which it would have been printed. You can then print it when you have access to a printer, email it to yourself or just save a copy on your computer.

Things You'll Need

• Microsoft Office

Instructions

1. Open the computer's Start menu and click "Control Panel."

2. Double-click "Add or Remove a Program."

3. Select "Microsoft Office" and click "Change" at the top of the window. The exact phrasing of "Microsoft Office" may vary depending on your version of the software. Among the versions are Office 2003, Office 2007, Enterprise, Ultimate and Professional.

4. Select "Add or Remove Features" and click "Continue" at the bottom of the window.

5. Click to expand the "Office Tools" selection and select "Microsoft Office Document Imaging."

6. Select "Run all from My Computer" and click "Continue." Once the installation has completed, click "Close." The Microsoft Document Imaging Printer is now installed. To print using the Microsoft Document Imaging Printer, select it from the drop-down printer select menu on the print screen of any application.

References

• My Digital Life: How to Open MDI (Microsoft Document Imaging) Format with Office 2007

Resources

• Office Online Home