Adobe Reader 9 and XI do not save other formats to PDF.

I had Adobe Reader 9 on  PC Windows 7. I am sure I used to be able to save other file formats to PDF with Reader, but when I try now, I get the sign saying "The printer name is invalid" and the file wouldn't be saved to PDF. I tried uninstalling Reader 9 and installing Reader XI. Exactly the same thing happens. Does anyone know what this sign means and how the problem can be solved? Any suggestions gratefully received.
Chris Swanton
UK

Adobe Reader doesn't save other formats as PDF.
You probably had Adobe Acrobat if you remember doing this. They look similar.

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