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Beware: the default is PDF Searchable Image, meaning it will go through the OCR process and you will get text that is copy/pastable; so you must change it PDF Image, meaning it will create a pure bitmap/image/graphic — i.e., no text that is copy/pastable.
You may download a free 15-day trial to see if it works well for you:
http://www.nuance.com/for-business/by-product/paperport/paperport-trial-download/index.htm
That happens to be the Professional version, which you don't need, since the Standard version also installs the PaperPort Image Printer. But there is no trial of the Standard edition. So if and when you're happy with this solution, I recommend buying the Standard edition, which is much less expensive than the Pro edition — in fact, currently just $32 at Amazon:
http://www.amazon.com/Nuance-Communications-PaperPort-Standard-Download/dp/B00M7DCPEM/
I should point out that this approach won't stop people from running OCR on the image-only PDF, thereby creating copy/pastable text. PaperPort (and many other products) can do that, too.
Btw, if you want to convert just one Word file to an image-only PDF, I'll be happy to do it for you. But, of course, if this is going to be a repetitive task, you should buy the software.
As a disclaimer, I want to emphasize that I have no affiliation with this company and no financial interest in it whatsoever. I am simply a happy user/customer. Regards, Joe