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Standards options
You can check document content in the PostScript file to make sure it meets standard PDF/
X1-a, PDF/X-3, or PDF/A criteria before creating the Adobe PDF file. For PDF/X-
compliant files, you can also require that the PostScript file meet additional criteria by
selecting options in the Standards panel. The availability of options depends on the
standard you select.
The PDF/X standards are ISO standards for graphic content exchange. These standards
require all fonts to be embedded, appropriate PDF bounding boxes to be specified, and
color to appear as CMYK, spot colors, or both. PDF/X-3 compliant documents may use
calibrated RGB color. PDF/X-compliant files must contain information describing the
printing condition for which they are prepared. The default output intent profile names for
PDF/X-compliant files are as follows:
● U.S. Web Coated (SWOP) v2 (PDF/X-1a:2001, PDF/X-1a:2003)
● Euroscale coated v2 (PDF/X-3:2002, PDF/X-3:2003)
● Japan Color 2001 Coated (Japanese PDF/X)
PDF/X-compliant
These files are primarily used as a standardized format for the exchange of PDF files
intended for high-resolution print production. Unless you're creating an Adobe PDF
document for print production, you can ignore the PDF/X options. You can also create a
PDF/X file from a compliant PDF file using the Preflight feature. (See Creating and
verifying PDF/X-compatible files.)
Note: PDFMaker, the conversion method used to convert Microsoft Word and other
application files to Adobe PDF, does not create PDF/X-compliant files.
PDF/A-compliant
These files are primarily used for archiving. Because long-term preservation is the goal, the
document must contain only what is needed for opening and viewing throughout the
intended life of the document. For example, PDF/A-compliant files can contain only text,
raster images, and vector objects; they cannot contain encryption and scripts. In addition,
all fonts must be embedded so the documents can be opened and viewed as created. In
other words, PDF/A-compliant documents are "thinner" than their PDF/X counterparts,
which are intended for high-end production.
Note: If you set up a Watched folder for creating PDF/A-compliant files, be sure that you
do not add security to the folder; the PDF/A standard does not allow encryption.
Adobe PDF Settings dialog box with Standards panel displayed
Compliance Standard
Produces a report that indicates whether the file complies with the standard you select, and
if not, what problems were encountered. The .log file appears at the bottom of the dialog
box.
Note: Adobe PDF files that complied with both PDF/X-1a and PDF/X-3 standards in
Acrobat 6.0 will default to PDF/X-1a in Acrobat 7.0.
When Not Compliant
Specifies whether to create the PDF file if the PostScript file does not comply with the
standard's requirements.
● Continue creates a PDF file and notes the problems in the report.
● Cancel Job creates a PDF file only if the PostScript file meets the PDF/X requirements of
the selected report options and is otherwise valid.
Report As Error
Flags the PostScript file as noncompliant if one of the reporting options is selected and a
trim box or art box is missing from any page.
Set TrimBox To MediaBox With Offsets (Points)
Computes values for the trim box based on the offsets for the media box of respective
pages if neither the trim box nor art box is specified. The trim box is always as small or
smaller than the enclosing media box. This option uses the units specified on the General
panel of the Adobe PDF Settings dialog box.
Set BleedBox To MediaBox
Uses the media box values for the bleed box if the bleed box is not specified.
Set BleedBox To TrimBox With Offsets (Points)
Computes values for the bleed box based on the offsets for the trim box of respective pages
if the bleed box is not specified. The bleed box is always as large or larger than the
enclosed trim box. This option uses the units specified on the General panel of the Adobe
PDF Settings dialog box.
Output Intent Profile Name
Indicates the characterized printing condition for which the document has been prepared,
and is required for PDF/X compliance. If a document does not specify an output intent
profile name, Distiller uses the selected value from this menu. You can select one of the
provided names, or enter a name in the box. If your workflow requires that the document
specify the output intent, choose None. Any document that does not meet the requirement
fails compliance checking. For more information, click the question mark next to the option.
Output Condition Identifier
Indicates the reference name that is specified by the registry of the output intent profile
name. For more information, click the question mark next to the option.
Output Condition
Describes the intended printing condition. This entry can be useful for the intended receiver
of the PDF document. For more information, click the question mark next to the option.
Registry Name (URL)
Indicates the web address for finding more information about the output intent profile. The
URL is automatically entered for ICC registry names. The registry name is optional, but
recommended. For more information, click the question mark next to the option.
Trapped
Indicates the state of trapping in the document. PDF/X compliance requires a value of True
or False. If the document does not specify the trapped state, the value provided here is used.
If your workflow requires that the document specify the trapped state, choose Leave
Undefined. Any document that doesn't meet the requirement fails compliance checking.
For more information, click the question mark next to the option.