{
  "node_id": "iso-15930-pdf-x",
  "title": "ISO 15930 (PDF/X)",
  "domain": "Creative, Content & Media IP",
  "version": "1.1.1",
  "last_updated": "2026-04-30",
  "bluf": "ISO 15930 establishes the compliance framework for graphic content exchange, ensuring predictable and reliable print reproduction. Conformance mandates that documents explicitly declare their status via a `PDFXVersionIdentifier` and must also include an `OutputIntent` describing the intended printing condition. A `TrappedKey` is required, indicating the file’s trapping state. For visual consistency, the `requiresAllFontsEmbedded` rule necessitates that all fonts be fully embedded within the file. Every page must define its final dimensions using either a `TrimBoxOrArtBox`. Furthermore, the standard enforces `requiresDeviceIndependentColor` spaces to prevent color shifts across different systems. To maintain a static and reliable state for printing, several features are explicitly forbidden. The `isEncryptionDisallowed` parameter prohibits any use of encryption. Active content, such as `JavaScript` or embedded `multimedia`, is prohibited. Interactive elements including `forms` and any `nonPrintAnnotations` are similarly restricted from the final document. Lastly, the `isTransferCurveDisallowed` setting forbids color alterations through a transfer curve, solidifying the document's colorimetric integrity for final output. Adherence to these strict parameters guarantees a file is a complete, self-contained digital master ready for print without further intervention.",
  "paywall": {
    "status": "LOCKED",
    "unlock_cost_usd": "0.01",
    "skyfire_id": "41779894-ece2-4163-9761-b3b1b76e19b0"
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  "crosswalks": {
    "_available_keys": [
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      "iso_standard",
      "ai_overlay_2026",
      "industry_mapping"
    ],
    "_note": "Full crosswalk values included in vault response"
  },
  "dependencies": [
    "iso-16684-xmp-metadata"
  ],
  "primary_citations_count": 5
}