Product Description
PDF and related digital technologies are transforming graphics arts workflow - and with every new job, it seems, come new surprises. Now there's a comprehensive guide to the realities of digital workflow with PDF, by the industry's leading expert and author - Frank Romano. In PDF Printing and Workflow, you'll walk through all you need to integrate PDF into digital processes that actually achieve their goals. From preflighting to color management, trapping to RIPping, it's all here - the best practices, pitfalls, workarounds and compromises that would otherwise take you years to learn. Learn how to build reliable networks for digital workflow automation - and prevent bottlenecks. Get expert advice on creating, viewing and editing PDF files. Master advanced trapping approaches, including In-RIP Trapping. Make the most of Acrobat Exchange, PDFWriter and Acrobat Catalog. Implement technology and workflows to support short runs, personalization, repurposing, soft proofing, and other critical new requirements. Get hard-to-find troubleshooting help with PDF and PostScript. Finally, discover how to establish designer/printer relationships that support high-quality, profitable work in digital environments.
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Must reading for every design, publishing, and print professional The only complete, real-world guide to PDF and digital workflow!
PDF and related digital technologies are transforming graphics arts workflow-and with every new job, it seems, come new surprises. Now there's a comprehensive guide to the realities of digital workflow with PDF, by the industry's leading expert and author-Frank Romano. In PDF Printing and Workflow, you'll walk through all you need to know to integrate PDF into digital processes that actually achieve their goals. From preflighting to color management, trapping to RIPping, it's all here-the best practices, pitfalls, workarounds, and compromises that would otherwise take you years to learn.
- Build reliable networks for digital workflow automation-and prevent bottlenecks
- Get expert advice on creating, viewing, and editing PDF files
- Learn advanced trapping approaches, including In-RIP Trapping
- Make the most of Acrobat Exchange, PDFWriter, and Acrobat Catalog
- Learn more about Crackerjack, Tailor, Checkup, PitStop, and other key PDF plug-ins
Discover how designer/printer relationships must evolve to support high-quality, profitable work in digital environments. Implement technology and workflows to support short runs, personalization, repurposing, soft proofing, and other critical new requirements. Get "under the hood" with PDF and PostScript to see why things don't always work as they're supposed to. Whether you're a creative, publishing, or print professional, PDF Printing and Workflow brings together all the theory and practice you need to succeed with digital workflow.
- The definitive guide to digital workflow with PDF!
- Real-world applications and insights
- Trapping, RIPping, color management, personalization, and more
- Up-to-the-minute coverage of PDF problems, workarounds, and plug-ins
