2019

JOB JACKETS
438 | A GUIDE TO QUARKXPRESS 2019
Job Jackets
The Job Jackets feature takes a revolutionary step beyond preflighting: It helps to
ensure that a print job adheres to its specifications from the moment it is created, and
that it continues to adhere to those specifications all the way through until it rolls
off the press. Furthermore, Job Jackets expand the concept of job specification
enforcement beyond the realm of the individual user by linking projects to
synchronized, dynamically updateable design specifications that include everything
from style sheets and colors to page size and count.
Understanding Job Jackets
Job Jackets serve two main purposes:
To allow a job definer to create detailed specifications for Print and Digital •
layouts.
To allow a layout artist to create projects and layouts from those specifications, •
share the specifications with other layout artists, and verify that a layout follows
its specifications.
Job Jackets were created because producing a layout and successfully sending it to
output can be a complex task.
For example, consider some of the difficulties that have plagued creators of print
layouts. Different presses have different capabilities, and modern page layout
applications must be versatile enough to support all of those capabilities.
Consequently, any number of things can go wrong, especially when you include the
inevitable possibility of simple human error. Just to provide a few examples:
A layout artist may use colors or imported graphics that cannot be reproduced •
accurately on the target press.
A document that has been budgeted at 100 pages may be sent to output with a •
length of 112 pages.
A project may be sent to the output device without its required graphic files or •
fonts.
A layout with small text in a spot color may be sent to a four-color press, •
resulting in text that is unreadable.
Color management settings may be configured incorrectly for the output device, •
leading to unexpected results.