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September 11, 2016
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Using Acrobat Distiller?

  • September 11, 2016
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Hey Folks; We are putting together a book where the publisher has asked for us to format all PDF files with Acrobat Distiller. They referred to as PDF/x-1a:2001, and I believe it is an ISO standard. I can't find it on search, however there are references to it, but no menu option or drop-down can I find within the program itself. Any input as to what I'm doing incorrectly? We do have Acrobat Pro DC with the complete online creative services available for a one year subscription. I am under the impression that it resides within the Creative Cloud of the omnipotent Adobe...is that correct? Thanks & Peace, VanWyck

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Correct answer JR Boulay

Hi.

Never, never, never, re-Distill a PDF file!

You should read this document, wrote by the PDF godfather: http://abracadabrapdf.net/file/Refrying_PDF.pdf

And read this page: Refrying PDF files | How to troubleshoot and solve a problem with PDF data

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JR Boulay
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Community Expert
September 12, 2016

Hi.

Never, never, never, re-Distill a PDF file!

You should read this document, wrote by the PDF godfather: http://abracadabrapdf.net/file/Refrying_PDF.pdf

And read this page: Refrying PDF files | How to troubleshoot and solve a problem with PDF data

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Legend
September 11, 2016

In case I've given the wrong impression: DO NOT PRINT TO ADOBE PDF from Acrobat. Print from your ORIGINAL APPLICATION, whatever that is.

If this advice makes no sense please let us know your operating system (eg Windows 7, Mac OS 10.9) and the app used to create the book (eg Word, InDesign).

Legend
September 11, 2016

You "use Distiller" when you print to the Adobe PDF printer. So all you need to is go into the PDF printer setup and see if PDF/X1-a is one of the available job options. You can also use Preflight in Acrobat Pro to verify PDF/X status.