Rename PDF retains original file name?

I'm doing a forensic analysis of a PDF file sent from a multi-function printer. The PDF was renamed in Windows by the user but I need to determine the original PDF name as it was sent from the printer. I have used a PDF parsing tool to try and determine if the original file name is stored somewhere in the PDF itself but no joy. Any metadata I can see from simply opening the document in Acrobat Reader shows the printer model that created the PDF but not the original filename. Anyone know if this historical filename data is available to me or I've lost it ?
Thanks.

By doing a simple save as a user can create a completely new document so your forensis isn't going to get far.  Just out of interest what are you trying to prove?  Someone may be able to suggest another way around it...

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