Is there a PDF/X-1a?

Is there a PDF/X-1a?

PDF/X-1a:2001 was the first standard that people actually started using. In case you are wondering if there shouldn’t be a PDF/X-2 if there is a PDF/X-1 and a PDF/X-3: actually there is but as far as I know nobody ever used PDF/X-2. Things are already complicated enough as they are.

Is opopi allowed in PDF/X-1a files?

OPI is not allowed in PDF/X-1a files. Compliant files cannot contain music, movies, or non-printable annotations. If there are annotations (sticky notes) in the PDF, they should be located outside the bleed area. The file should not contain forms or Javascript code.

What is the difference between PDF X-2 and ISO 15930-5?

PDF/X-2:2003: Specified in ISO 15930-5:2003, which was withdrawn in 2011. For partial data exchange of both color-managed and CMYK workflows, based on PDF 1.4. ISO 15930-5:2003 was expressed as a modification of the specification in ISO 15930-6:2003 for complete exchange, which was published at the same time.

What is the difference between PDF/X-1a and PDF/X-4 overprints?

When it hits Harlequin, all the RIP can do is to lock in the correct overprint settings and (optionally) pre-flight the intended print output condition, as encapsulated in the output intent. On the other hand, PDF/X-4 supports quite a few things that PDF/X-1a does not, including: