PDF/X-3:2003 Specifications

[dgraves@wendlingprinting.net]

Can some one post the specifications of this type of x3? Everything I am finding on the internet differs a little.

If I generate a PDF/X-3:2003 does it have to have an output intent?
THANKS

[leonardr]

Can some one post the specifications of this type of x3? Everything I am finding on the internet differs a little.

No, no one can do that. The document is copyright the ISO and you would need to purchase your own personal copy of it from them.

If I generate a PDF/X-3:2003 does it have to have an output intent?

An OutputIntent - YES! An embedded ICC profile - No.

[dgraves@wendlingprinting.net]

I understand that. I was hoping for the basics of the specs.

[leonardr]

I understand that. I was hoping for the basics of the specs.

If you ask a specific question we can give you specific answers. Beyond that, you are welcome to look at this PDF containing some pages on the various PDF/X standards. About PDF/X

[dgraves@wendlingprinting.net]

Specifically if a pdfx3 file needs to have an output intent embedded in it to conform to the specifications?

[leonardr]

Specifically if a pdfx3 file needs to have an output intent embedded in it to conform to the specifications?

An OutputIntent is a PDF-centric data structure that described the intended output device of the document. It is entirely embedded in the PDF.

However, one part of the OutputIntent structure contains EITHER a reference to a known printing condition (ala TR001) OR an embedded ICC profile. PDF/X-1a allows for either of the two, while PDF/X-3 requires the ICC profile.

Does that help?

[dgraves@wendlingprinting.net]

Yes, that helps. Thank you for your comments.