User guide for signing PDFs using PKCS12-based certificates as of April 13, 2023
1. Procurement of suitable signature certificates
PDFCreator allows the automated signing of all printed documents using PKCS-12 based signature and seal certificates. The following GLOBALTRUST product types are delivered as PKCS12 files by default and are therefore suitable for PDF signatures according to these instructions:
✓ You can see an overview of all our products here
2. Open printer settings
PDF Creator home interface
Legend:
- Choose „Printer“
- Open „Settings…“
3. Open settings for PDF
Legend:
- On the left side under “Formats” select the format “PDF”.
4. Open settings and set parameters for signatures
Legend:
- Select the “Signing” tab on the right-hand side
- Select ”Sign PDF file”
- Select certificate file (you can find the required PFX file on the GLOBALTRUST download page under ITEM I)
- Optionally state signature reason, signature contact, signature location
- Optionally select “Signature visible in PDF file” below
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