Review Print PDF in Acrobat DC Pro – Basic («PDFDRU»)

Before passing on your data to a print service provider, it is advantageous if you independently check your data again for any errors. This prevents possible delays and, in the worst case, incorrect production.

1 Basics of the PDF/X standard

• What should and should not be included in a printable PDF/X?
• What is the difference between PDF/X-1a and PDF/X-4?
• What is an output intent?
• How can I tell at a glance if it is a PDF/X?
• Output dependent and output neutral PDF/X

2 The output preview

• Visual inspection for content (RGB, CMYK and spot colors, etc.)
• Making overprinting problems visible
• Checking the overall color application for the selected output destination

3 The Preflight

• Already installed preflight profiles
• Create your own preflight profiles
• Download PDFX-ready profiles
• Content checking (e.g. resolution of images and embedding of
• fonts)

4 How do I create PDF/X?

• PDF/X from applications such as Adobe InDesign and Microsoft Word
• Create PDF/X with Acrobat DC Pro

5 Editing PDF

• Where and how do I correct errors in print PDF?
• Introducing other tools such as Callas pdfToolbox and Enfocus PitStop

6 Q&A

• Practical examples from trainer and participants

• Theory regarding the standard for data exchange with printers
• Content and visual inspection of PDFs based on practical examples

This course is aimed at marketing and media professionals, graphic designers, polygraphs, photographers and also private photobook creators.

A full version of Acrobat DC Pro is required.

For virtual participation, we recommend the use of an additional monitor (not just a laptop) so that you can fully follow and participate in the lesson.