Posted by LMP/FL on 1/27/13 11:58am
Msg #452489

Software for spliting Docs for printing

Can someone tell me the name of the software that can split a package of legal and letter size docs for printing. I have two separate printers with one tray each. Thanks.

Reply by Carmela Arndt on 1/27/13 12:16pm
Msg #452491

Re: Think it's called "Page Separator" n/m

Reply by pat/WA on 1/27/13 1:02pm
Msg #452494

Re: Think it's called "Page Separator"

It is owned by Flex signing and they have filed bankruptcy

Reply by Jack/AL on 1/27/13 1:51pm
Msg #452497

HisHughness uses it and likes it. Ask him for details. n/m

Reply by KODI/CA on 1/27/13 1:58pm
Msg #452498

It is Page Separator. I got it to use on my single tray should my HP4350 goes down. Tried it out and it is easy to use and does not take much extra time.

Reply by sueharke on 1/27/13 2:19pm
Msg #452499

I use the software "page separator pro." It was created by Flex, which is in bankruptcy. I would expect that this product will continue to be sold as someone will buy the rights from the company in bankruptcy (if it is smart). We just need to wait and watch the process for Flex continue to see what happens.

Reply by lucky/ca on 1/27/13 3:58pm
Msg #452518

Where and how do we order this now? Can we use this on a MAC that doesn't seem to have the choice to select sizes per the PDF like I see on my printing page for my PC?

Reply by HSH/WA on 1/27/13 4:09pm
Msg #452520

Re: I think page separator is faster because my printer does

not have to change paper sizes as it prints. The program merges all the docs then separates them into short and long paper so you print all of one then the other. Plays heck with the original order of the docs but so far no complaints. Plus, one drawer printers are a lot cheaper - like me.

Reply by MikeC/TX on 1/27/13 5:19pm
Msg #452545

Their website is still active. I don't think it would be appropriate to post the URL here, but just google "page separator software" (without the quotes) - it's the first one that comes up. It's possible that they may continue to sell it.

Reply by Malbrough_LA on 1/27/13 4:38pm
Msg #452532

It is indeed Page Separator. I use the Pro version to print out a stacking order page and it assists immeasurably in reassembling the packet. (That and it's a tax write off per my father's accountant that used to work for the IRS)

Reply by RltrMike/FL on 1/27/13 5:31pm
Msg #452549

Instead of using Page Separator, if you can afford a new printer, get a Brother HL-5470DWT. It is a dual tray printer that chooses the correct paper as the PDF requires. Make sure you set up the second tray properly for legal and check the box to chose paper source by PDF. Now you just hit print and it does all the work for you. You can find it on-line delivered for around $325. It's worth the cost in saved time and aggravation.

Reply by hodgy on 1/27/13 6:04pm
Msg #452556

Mike. I use and like page separator but I do have interest in a dual tray printer in the future. The dual tray will keep all the docs in order? And do you ever have any issues with it printing the wrong size?

Reply by RltrMike/FL on 1/28/13 8:56am
Msg #452637

Hodgy, yes, it prints the package exactly as it was scanned by title. Every once in a while a legal sized doc like a HUD will not be scanned correctly and default to printing as letter size. If it shows an odd size when you hit print (not 8.5x14), before saying OK, go into preferences and change settings in the advanced tab for scaling to "Fit to size" and choose legal. It will only apply to that print job, then default back to "Off". Anyone reading this will LOVE this printer. Just learn how to use it properly.