PDF WORKFLOW--Still a Juggling Act

Some of the systems cited incorporate either the Rampage RIPing system or Harlequin ScriptWorksRIP with MaxWorkFlows technology. Both products support PDF and are primarily marketed by OEMs, although Rampage also is offered by dealers. (www.rampageinc.com and www.harlequin.com)

While not in quite the same league, Enfocus recently introduced its Certified Workflow concept and Certify PDF plug-in for Adobe Acrobat. Part of the concept is to move preflighting responsibility upstream to job creators, through the use of the plug-in, Acrobat and preflight profiles supplied by print providers. The preflight profile and results are attached to the PDF document, so the receiver can verify success of the preflight.