Graphics Programs Reference
In-Depth Information
4.
Target the Desktop for sav ing, a nd then
click Save to open the Save Adobe PDF
dialog box.
5.
A warning dialog box opens to caution you
that the settings you choose in the Save
Adobe PDF dialog box will override settings
in the Save As dialog box. Click OK to dis-
miss the warning.
6.
In the Save Adobe PDF dialog box, you can
choose an Adobe PDF Preset.
This is a fast way to specify that the newly
generated PDF file is intended for commer-
cial printing or to be distributed via email.
You c a n a l s o c ho o s e t o P r e s e r ve P hot o s hop
Editing Capabilities to save layers and edit-
able text for future changes. At this point,
you can click Save PDF to generate the file
right away or keep modifying the settings for
special purposes.
ADOBE PDF STANDARDS
You can choose to create a PDF that matches the most widely used standards for print publishing. There are
three different types of PDF/X formats:
• PDF/X-1A(2001AND2003). PDF/X-1a is an industry-recognized standard for graphic exchange. Choosing
PDF/X-1a requires all fonts to be embedded and for the appropriate PDF bounding boxes to be specified.
PDF/X-compliant files must contain necessary information describing the condition for which they were pre-
pared to be printed. PDF/X-1a-compliant files can be opened in Acrobat 4.0 and Acrobat Reader 4.0 and later.
• PDF/X-3(2002AND2003).The main difference in this newer version of PDF is that it allows for the use of
color management. Additionally, it supports device-independent color as well as CMYK and spot colors. Also,
ICC color profiles can be used to specify color data later on in the workflow. PDF/X-3-compliant files can be
opened in Acrobat 4.0 and Acrobat Reader 4.0 and later.
• PDF/X-4(2008). The newest format of PDF is designed to support newer features like printing artwork with
live transparency and layers. This format is designed to work within the existing Adobe PDF Print Engine. The
major benefit is that PDF/X-4 jobs can print without flattening artwork or converting the file to PostScript.
For more information on PDF/X, see
www.adobe.com/products/acrobat/standards.html.
