How to Use PDFPrint for Bulk Printing of Product Catalogs or Brochures from PDFs |

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How I Used VeryPDF PDFPrint to Automate Bulk Printing of Product Catalogs

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Discover how VeryPDF PDFPrint Command Line helped me automate bulk printing of PDFs without opening a single file.

How to Use PDFPrint for Bulk Printing of Product Catalogs or Brochures from PDFs

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Every quarter, we update and print hundreds of product catalogs for distribution. What used to take me hoursmanually opening PDF files, checking print settings, clicking "Print," and repeating the processwas eating into my day and my sanity. I needed a better way, something that could just do the job without babysitting every step. That's when I found VeryPDF PDFPrint Command Line, and honestly, it was a game-changer.

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I first stumbled upon VeryPDF PDFPrint Command Line while searching for a batch PDF printing solution that didn't require a full PDF reader like Adobe Acrobat. We needed something lightweight and scriptable, as part of a larger workflow we were automating on a Windows server. VeryPDF's tool stood out for one major reasonit just works from the command line, no fuss.

What Is VeryPDF PDFPrint Command Line?

VeryPDF PDFPrint is a command-line utility designed to print PDF files directly to physical or virtual printers without opening them in any viewer. It runs on all modern Windows systems and supports both 32-bit and 64-bit environments.

This tool is ideal for IT professionals, print shops, logistics departments, and businesses that handle large volumes of PDF filesespecially ones that need to be printed in batches or scheduled as part of automated tasks.

My Use Case: Printing Catalogs and Brochures in Bulk

In my role, we maintain a set of product brochureseach tailored for a different region or client type. These are saved as separate PDF files. Every time there's a seasonal update or pricing change, we reprint them all for the sales team and distributors.

Before using VeryPDF PDFPrint, the process was mostly manual. Now, I simply run a batch file with a loop over all the updated PDFs, and each one prints with the correct settingsduplex, monochrome, and sorted by region.

Highlighting Core Features I Loved

1. No Need for a PDF Reader

This alone was a massive relief. We didn't have to worry about installing Acrobat or worrying about its UI updates or licensing. The command line does it all.

2. Customizable Print Settings

VeryPDF PDFPrint allows you to set things like:

Color or monochrome mode
Page offsets (for better alignment)
Collate printing
Printer selection
Copies, duplex printing, and more

For example, one region needed their catalog printed in grayscale to save ink. I just added -gray in the command and it worked. No extra steps.

3. Integrates Easily into Scripts

I scheduled printing using Windows Task Scheduler and even tied it to our product update scripts. When new catalogs are generated, the system prints them automatically. That's true automationand zero clicks from me.

4. Speed and Reliability

VeryPDF PDFPrint is fast. I was able to send 200+ files to the printer queue in under 2 minutes. No crashes, no pop-ups, no reboots.

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Here's a snippet from the actual script I use:

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for %%f in (*.pdf) do (

pdfprint.exe -printer "\\NetworkPrinter\BrochurePrinter" -gray -copies 2 "%%f"

)

I've even shared this with our remote office teams, and they've adopted it without needing any training.

Conclusion

VeryPDF PDFPrint Command Line has completely changed the way we handle catalog printing. What used to be a time-consuming, manual chore is now a background task that just runs when it needs to. If you're in a role where you deal with large volumes of PDFs and printing is part of your workflow, I can't recommend this tool enough.

Start your own automation journey here:

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