PDF for Prepress
Just as many desktop publishers shy away from PostScript files for commercial printing, others are leery of PDF -- beyond using it to share files electronically or use for proofs. With continual improvements and increased acceptance among service providers, it may be time to explore the prepress potential of PDF.
This section offers links to articles, FAQs, and tutorials on creating and using PDF files for prepress and printing.
This section offers links to articles, FAQs, and tutorials on creating and using PDF files for prepress and printing.
All About Compression in Distiller - PlanetPDF
Learn how to use the compression options in Distiller and how to create smaller files that still retain high print quality.
Learn how to use the compression options in Distiller and how to create smaller files that still retain high print quality.
Colors Separations for PDF - About
From your Desktop Publishing Guide, how to choose between composite and preseparated PostScript for creating your PDF files for high resolution spot color or process color printing.
From your Desktop Publishing Guide, how to choose between composite and preseparated PostScript for creating your PDF files for high resolution spot color or process color printing.
Creating High Resolution PDF for Mac
Adobe PDF file has the Acrobat Distiller for Macintosh job options.
Adobe PDF file has the Acrobat Distiller for Macintosh job options.
Creating High Resolution PDF for PC
Adobe PDF file outlines job options for Acrobat Distiller for Windows.
Adobe PDF file outlines job options for Acrobat Distiller for Windows.
Packing Light - Adobe, Inc.
How to and when to fully embed, subset, or not embed fonts in PDF files. A 215KB/3 page PDF from the Adobe Magazine archives.
How to and when to fully embed, subset, or not embed fonts in PDF files. A 215KB/3 page PDF from the Adobe Magazine archives.
PDF for Graphic Arts & Print - PlanetPDF
View FAQs and articles on PDF, PDF/X, and using PDF for prepress.
View FAQs and articles on PDF, PDF/X, and using PDF for prepress.
Preparing Adobe PDF Files for High Resolution Printing
PDF file from Adobe outlines the procedure and optimal settings for Windows, Mac, and Unix.
PDF file from Adobe outlines the procedure and optimal settings for Windows, Mac, and Unix.