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==Instructions==
==Instructions==


===Step 1: Install Adobe Reader DC on your Computer===
'''Before You Begin, You'll Need:'''
*The latest version of Adobe Acrobat Reader installed. NOTE: Acrobat Reader must be installed before Sign and Save.
*A Scriptel ScripTouch signature pad.
*The latest version of ScripTouch Sign and Save installed. Need help? Check out the link to our handy guide: [[ScripTouch_Sign_and_Save_installation]]


#Open a browser and search for '''"Install Adobe Reader DC."'''


#Make sure you are not accepting the additional offers, then click the yellow '''"Install now"''' button.
===Step 1: Set Adobe Preferences===


#Click the yellow '''"Finish"''' button.  
#Open Adobe Acrobat Reader.
#Click '''Menu > then Preferences > Signatures'''
#In the ''"Creation & Appearance"'' section, click '''"More..."'''
#For the ''"Default Signing Method,"'' select '''"Scriptel.SignAndSave."'''
#Click '''"OK"''' to close the "Creation & Appearance" section.
#Click '''"OK"''' to close the "Preferences" section.


===Step 2: Install ScripTouch Sign and Save===
===Step 2: Plug in a ScripTouch Signature Pad===


#In a browser, surf to: '''https://scriptel.com/support/downloads/'''.
Plug one of our signature pads into your computer to use the software.


#Scroll down to the '''"Sign and Save"''' area, and click the blue '''"Download Now"''' button.
===Step 3: Sign a PDF Document===


#Click the button for '''"I accept the terms..."''' to continue installing.
#Open the Adobe PDF document you want to sign.
 
#In the ''Quick Tools'' toolbar, click the '''"Digitally Sign"''' documents icon.
#Click the '''"Finish"''' button to exit the wizard, and then minimize the browser for the next step.
#Use your mouse to draw a rectangle where you want to place your digital signature.
 
#Sign on your ScripTouch pad.
===Step 3: Connect a ScripTouch Pad to a USB Port on your Computer===
#Click the '''"OK"''' button when you are done signing.
 
#Adobe Reader will tell you that your signature was successfully applied. Hit '''"OK."'''
*Your computer may download and install drivers for it. Let this process finish.
The document is now saved with the new signature.
 
===Step 4: Capture a Signature===
 
#Locate and open a PDF on your computer.
 
#Click '''"Tools."'''
 
#Select '''"Certificates."'''
 
#Click the '''"Digitally Sign"''' button at the top.
 
#With your mouse, draw a rectangle where the signature should be. '''"Sign and Save"''' will automatically open and you can now sign the document.
 
After you have signed, click the '''"OK"''' button on the pad. The document has now been successfully signed!

Revision as of 09:27, 5 October 2023

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Install ScripTouch Adobe Reader Plugin and Signing a PDF on Windows Tutorial

Instructions

Before You Begin, You'll Need:

  • The latest version of Adobe Acrobat Reader installed. NOTE: Acrobat Reader must be installed before Sign and Save.
  • A Scriptel ScripTouch signature pad.
  • The latest version of ScripTouch Sign and Save installed. Need help? Check out the link to our handy guide: ScripTouch_Sign_and_Save_installation


Step 1: Set Adobe Preferences

  1. Open Adobe Acrobat Reader.
  2. Click Menu > then Preferences > Signatures
  3. In the "Creation & Appearance" section, click "More..."
  4. For the "Default Signing Method," select "Scriptel.SignAndSave."
  5. Click "OK" to close the "Creation & Appearance" section.
  6. Click "OK" to close the "Preferences" section.

Step 2: Plug in a ScripTouch Signature Pad

Plug one of our signature pads into your computer to use the software.

Step 3: Sign a PDF Document

  1. Open the Adobe PDF document you want to sign.
  2. In the Quick Tools toolbar, click the "Digitally Sign" documents icon.
  3. Use your mouse to draw a rectangle where you want to place your digital signature.
  4. Sign on your ScripTouch pad.
  5. Click the "OK" button when you are done signing.
  6. Adobe Reader will tell you that your signature was successfully applied. Hit "OK."

The document is now saved with the new signature.

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