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Pensord's angle on PDF Standards
We understand the frustration experienced by publishers when preparing a job for print. Which job option should be used? Is there a specific standard which needs to be followed? Can I send files to the next printer using the job options from the previous job? Will this printer ensure all overprints knockout or do I need to ensure I configure my files correctly?
With this in mind, Pensord is very eager to ensure that each client has the choice to utilise either the Pensord standards based around the PDF/X-1a:2001 specification, or any of the standards below:
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PASS4PRESS - UK STANDARD FROM THE PPA

GHENT PDF WORKGROUP - EUROPEAN STANDARD
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PDF/X-1a GLOBAL STANDARD (COURTESY OF DDAP)


