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Getting Adobe Reader to View and Print PDF Files

Download and Installation Instructions

Adobe Reader is a separate application produced by Adobe Systems Incorporated. It allows users to view Portable Document Format (PDF) files.

To install Adobe Reader, visit Adobe Reader's download Web pageExternal Web Site Policy and follow the instructions on the site. During installation, Reader will integrate ("plug-in") with your Web browser (Netscape, Internet Explorer, etc.). That is, the program will automatically start when you open a PDF file by clicking the filename. If you experience problems using Reader, see Problems Using Adobe Reader with Web Browsers.

Problems Using Adobe Reader with Web Browsers

If you encounter problems opening or printing any PDF files on this Web site using Adobe Reader, first be sure that you have the latest version installed. Visit Adobe Reader's download Web pageExternal Web Site Policy to get the latest version.

If you have the latest version of the product and still have problems, visit the Adobe Reader SupportExternal Web Site Policy site for help with the following issues:

If you are still unable to open the PDF files provided on this Web site please seek SEER's technical support.

By linking to the Adobe Reader Web site, SEER is not endorsing its products and services, and is not responsible for the content of the site.