PDF/X

PDF/X definition - computer

A subset of the PDF file format that is used to guarantee compatibility without human intervention. See PDF.

PDF/X-1, PDF/X-1a
RGB and LAB color spaces are not permitted. PDF/X-1a also prohibits OPI color separation and encryption.

PDF/X-3 (Introduced before X-2)
Similar to PDF/X-1 except that RGB and LAB color spaces are permitted.

PDF/X-2
Superset of PDF/X-3 but designed to support a dialogue between supplier and printer. For example, position-only images might be replaced with high-res images at the receiving side.



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