the java based content rendering library available are
- PDFRenderer
- ICEpdf
- JPedal
- Ghostscript to convert PDF->PS, then print with
javax.print.*
ICEsoft has released ICEpdf, their pure-Java PDF library and rendering engine under the MPL open source license.
java based content rendering library - lightweight
ICEpdf is a lightweight open source Java PDF rendering library that can be easily integrated within any Java server-side application (headless mode) as a PDF servlet (JSP or JSF). ICEpdf provides PDF rendering and content conversion and extraction capabilities to any Java application, without the hassles of Java-to-native integration issues.
java based content rendering library - library
In support of the release of ICEpdf, ICEsoft is also launching a new community website, www.icepdf.org. The site provides forum support for community users, demos, as well as user documentation and other product related information.
ICEpdf is available for immediate download: www.icepdf.org/downloads.html.
See ICEpdf in action: http://www.icepdf.org/demos.html.
Read the press release.
My primary concern is printing a PDF file to a printer. The other features like displaying, PDF modifications, ... are nice-to-have.
All libraries promise similar features, but I'm afraid that when I choose one I might encounter problems when it is to late.
- What are the pros and cons of each library above?
- Are there other/better alternatives?
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