Procedure Enhancement for PDF Output Workflow Conformity

Abstract

Applications and parameters of Raster Image Processor enable a significant influence on the final print output in a sophisticated digital prepress system. Concerns regarding the PDF workflow systems’ compatibility with PDF/X continue to exist. The capability and reliability of RIPs in conforming to PDF/X-4 specifications in digital prepress workflow systems are questionable. The majority of output workflow systems were installed with outdated settings of PDF/X-4 standard (ISO 15930-9:2010). The goal of this research is to provide a test procedure for assessing the conformity of PDF output workflow by proposing the application of the Ghent Workgroup’s Output Suite 5.0. (GOS5).