So, looks like you can't batch print to Preview on the Mac (open as or save as pdf option), only if you use a virtual printer.
However the main one available - pdfwriter, doesn't seem to be able to soft proof properly - you get a pretty ugly image on screen.
Also the soft-proofing options don't seem to be available.
So...possible to bath print to Preview ?
Possible to get a proper image via some virtual printer ?
Recommendations for virtual printer or how to properly set one up ?
