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Martin Bailey

PDF/X Frequently Asked Questions

Martin Bailey is Senior Consultant at Global Graphics. Within his commitment as vice chairman of the Committee for Graphic Arts Technologies Standard (CGATS), he has been significantly involved in the developement process of standards in the printing industry. Furthermore, his excellent knowledge of the PDF/X standards - that Dalim Software already fully implements  in his file creation applications -  makes him a  highly respected and honored expert.

 

Why do we need another format?
Isn't PDF enough?

What’s the aim?

What can I do in PDF/X that I can’t do in PDF?

So when should PDF/X be used?

Why is PDF/X better than a job options file?

Why is PDF/X better than pre-flighting?

Why is PDF/X better than TIFF/IT?

Is PDF/X better than electronic delivery software?

Is there just one PDF/X?

PDF/X-1a

PDF/X-3

PDF/X-2

Who’s accepting PDF/X-1a files?

Who’s taking PDF/X-3?

And who’s taking PDF/X-2?

What’s PDF/X Plus?

Which PDF/X should I use?

2003 revisions

Should I start using the 2003 revisions?

Future plans

Obsolete PDF/X standards

Which characterized printing condition should I label files as using?

How do I get an ICC profile for use with PDF/X?

Isn’t PDF/X raster only? It’s just a wrapper for TIFF/IT isn’t it?

Can PDF/X do duotones?

Constructing pre-press workflows with PDF/X

What tools should I use for creating and processing PDF/X?

Compatibility between validation tools

How and when should I proof my files?

How can I persuade my customers to send me PDF/X files?

I’m an application developer – what should I develop for?

Who’s developing these standards?

Why don’t these standards come out faster?

How can I get involved?

What are PDF/A, PDF/E and PDF/UA?

What do the PDF/X standards restrict?

Martin Bailey
Senior Technical Consultant
Global Graphics Barrington Hall, Barrington
Cambridge CB2 5RG
United Kingdom
Tel: +44 1223 873800
Fax: +44 1223 873873
martin.bailey@globalgraphics.com,
http://www.globalgraphics.com

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