PDF Printing from APEX 4.0

Hello
I have a requirement to create PDF reports from websites created using Apex and /or PL/SQL. The reports are a mixture of formatted text, pictures and charts.
Using BI is not an option due to the cost.
What do you recommend and where are I find simple instructions to follow (I lhave imited system / DBA skills).
Thanks for looking. All help very welcome
Regards, Pete

There are multiple options..
If you want a BETTER RESPONSE, please include the following information in your questions here:
Version of APEX?
App Server being used?
Browser being used?
Why this is important is, there are FREE plugins for APEX 4.x that will produce PDF's. There is also FOP which is included with APEX as a free print engine..
Thank you,
Tony Miller
Raleigh, NC

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