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PDF/X

PDF/X standards use a suffix to differentiate the specifications defined for different sets of market needs.

PDF/X-1a:2001

PDF/X-1a is designed to provide the most robust and, to some extent, least flexible delivery of PDF content data. It requires that the color of all objects be expressed in CMYK or spot colors, prepared for the intended printing conditions. Elements in RGB or Lab color spaces or tagged with ICC profiles are prohibited. It also requires that all fonts used in the job be embedded in the supplied PDF file.

PDF/X-3:2002

PDF/X-3 allows slightly more flexibility in that color managed workflows are also supported - elements in Lab, and with attached ICC source profiles may also be used.

Use the links on the right to find out how to produce PDF/X-1a and PDF/X-3 compliant output in both the Harlequin® RIP and Jaws PDF Creator®.

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