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Chapter 9: Using and Managing CertifiedPDF.net PDF Queues128

What is CertifiedPDF.net?

CertifiedPDF.net: An Online Resource for PDF Spec-

ifications

CertifiedPDF.net is an online resource for PDF Speci-

fications.

Online resource

CertifiedPDF.net is a Web site for professional PDF

users. The primary goal of CertifiedPDF.net is to

provide graphic arts professionals with a central-

ized hub to exchange PDF Specifications. Through

integration with Enfocus' desktop products you stay

up-to-date with changes that happen to these

Specifications.

CertifiedPDF.net also provides a wealth of support-

ing resources such as white papers, tips and tricks

and a database of explanations and solutions on

the feedback you get from your preflight report.

PDF Specifications

A PDF Specification is a collection of files which the

document creator can use to deliver PDF documents

which are up to the document receiver’s expecta-

tions. A Specification can include:

•A PDF Queue

• A Preflight Profile

•Action Lists

• PostScript Printer Description (PPD) Files

• QuarkXPress 7 or 8 Print Output Styles or PDF

Output Styles

• Adobe InDesign CS3, CS4 or CS5 PDF Presets

• Adobe Illustrator CS3, CS4 or CS5 PDF Presets

• Adobe PDF Settings (*.joboptions)

• ICC Profiles

•Documentation

The PDF document receiver creates and publishes

Specifications on CertifiedPDF.net. The PDF docu-

ment creator uses Specifications from Certified-

PDF.net.

CertifiedPDF.net Community

CertifiedPDF.net is a public Web site and is accessi-

ble to anyone. You can freely visit the Web site and

browse through the list of Specifications. You can

also see who is a contributing member of Certified-

PDF.net or take a look at the available resources.

However, if you wish to use CertifiedPDF.net effec-

tively, you can become a registered member of the

CertifiedPDF.net community. You can register:

•As a Subscribing Member

•As a Contributing Member

Subscribing Member

Subscribing members, or “subscribers”, are typi-

cally people who create and deliver PDF documents.

Once registered as a subscribing member, you can

download and subscribe to PDF Specifications. You

can manage your Specifications on CertifiedPDF.net

and you will also be notified automatically if one of

these Specifications is updated.

Subscribing members can use CertifiedPDF.net free

of charge.

Contributing Member

Contributing members, or “contributors”, are those

who create Specifications and publish them on Cer-

tifiedPDF.net. These are typically:

• People who receive PDF documents such as

printers and publishers

• Industry associations

Contributing members pay a yearly fee for the right

to publish their Specifications on CertifiedPDF.net.