Making a printable file allows you to share your work with others that don’t have software application to view or print it. Here is a quick video on how to make a printable file within AVD. Step-by-step instructions are listed below the video.

VIDEO | Make a Printable File within AVD

Step-by-step

  1. When connecting to AVD, make sure you check the box to allow Printer
  2. In the application of your choice, select File > Print
  3. Select Remote Desktop Virtual Printer (it should already be selected)
  4. Select Print
  5. The file will automatically download to your Chromebook as a .PDF
  6. Using the AVD task bar at the top of the screen, select the Exit Full Screen icon
  7. Use the Search key (magnifying glass or select the circle) and type Files

  8. Select Downloads
  9. Locate the .PDF file. This is your printable file.
  10. Print from a home USB Printer / Network Printer, or send the file to someone else with a printer.