I just noticed that in Acrobat 8.1 (I have the Mac version, but it works with Windows too) I have the choice while viewing a PDF to "send the document to FedEx/Kinkos" for printing. I have a FedEx/Kinkos about 5 minutes away from my house. Sometimes I when I've needed to print out large document sets for discovery production, and the most effective way to accomplish this was to go to FedEx/Kinkos store.
Now I don't have to get in my car to submit my job. I can just use the handy "send to FedEx Kinkos" option from within Acrobat. How does it work?
Once your document has been uploaded your browser will be directed to the FedEx/Kinko's webpage where you can set print options, preview your document, select pickup and delivery options, and pay (of course). The file size limit is 100 MBs, and it only works in version 8.1 of Acrobat. They'll even ship the job to whomever you designate when the job is complete. Orders without special instructions take a minimum of 4 hours to produce, and orders with special instructions take a minimum of 10 hours to produce.
More Information: FedEx/Kinkos Webpage Explanation
FedEx/Kinks FAQ Page
UPDATE: It appears that, because of complaints by printing organizations, Adobe and FedEx will no longer partner to offer this easy solution. In October, when Adobe releases new versions of Acrobat and Reader, the 'Send to FedEx/Kinkos" link will be removed, although a separate version of Reader will be available from FedEx that will contain this functionality.
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