Save a data as a PDF in forms in Acrobat

Hi All,
I am trying to create a form to be filled out.
but instead of it being emailed, I just want the recipent to complete it and save it as a PDF.
Can this be done preferrably by Acrobat Reader and if not Acrobat.
I have tried it many times and it gives me a submit button to send electronically and when I click "Save a copy" it tells me that the data entered will not be saved.
Thanking you in advance.
Dean

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