Saving PDF from Flash

Just wondering if I can make a PDF file from data within my Flash application, using a native function say like the prinjob or do I have to utilise a third party application like AlivePDF. I have used printjob before to send flash files to printer but this time i want flash to make a PDF file specifically. Would love a native Flash solution for this, don't really like mucking about with third party components, plugins and API.
Any help or assistance would be quite welcome.

Yes it will be on a server but a very restricted .edu server so I don't think I even want to entertain the thought of using fpdf for this job.
Right now, just explained to client to that we will be using printjob and relying on user to have PDF driver. All of the education department's computers in my state in Australia (QLD) are using a Managed Operating System (MOE) that has the PDF printer driver installed.
Just put some good instructions on the flash app and left it at that. When I have some more time would be interseted to check out Alive PDF.
Thanks for all your help!

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