What ISO 15930 (PDF/X) requires
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.
Pillar: Creative, Content & Media IP · Authority: ISO (International Organization for Standardization) · Version: 1.1.1 · Last updated:
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- {"citation_id":"ISO 15930-7:2010","source":"International Organization for Standardization","title":"Graphic technology - Prepress digital data exchange using PDF - Part 7: Complete exchange of printing data (PDF/X-4)","relevance":"Specifies a more modern variant that supports live transparency, layers, and expanded color spaces."}
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