How can I create a print-ready file (300 ppi images)?

How can I create a print-ready file (300 ppi images)?

I need to create a print-ready PDF just one time

To create a print-ready file just once, there are two options available:
  • Using Adobe Acrobat Pro
  • Using Adobe InDesign

Adobe Acrobat Pro

If you have installed Acrobat Pro, follow these steps:
  1. Open the PDF and go to File > Save as Other > Press-Ready PDF (PDF/ X).

  2. In the Save As PDF dialog box, click on Settings.

  3. In the Preflight dialog, select Save as PDF/X-4 and click OK.
For more information, have a look at Adobe’s guide here.

Adobe InDesign

f you have installed Adobe InDesign, follow these steps:
  1. File > Export. Set format to Adobe PDF (Print). Click Save.

  2. A dialogue box appears (Export Adobe PDF) that containing a choice of pdf export options. Here, you can choose the settings to create your print-ready file.
    • Select [High Quality Print] from the dropdown menu in the Adobe PDF Preset, if you do not have specific file requirements from your printing company (e.g., PDF/X-3:2002).
    • Select General from the left side menu and choose Export as Pages or Spreads in the Pages box. Then, check the box “Hyperlinks” if you want to use them.
    • Select Marks and Bleeds from the left side menu and set your printer’s marks and bleed settings (e.g., Bleeds: 0.125 in on all four sides past the cut line).

  3. Click Export.
For more information, have a look at Adobe’s guide here.


I need to create a print-ready PDF several times

If you need to create a print-ready file more than once, you’ll need to create anAdobe PDF preset (.joboptions). This is an ensemble of characteristics that impacts the creation of your document. These settings will help you to prepare your document for printing, for the web, and can affect its size. For further information on this subject, please check the Adobe Website.

Using Pagination, there are different solutions for implementing your preset:
  1. Download one of our Adobe PDF Presets. 
    - Web HD (300 ppi images)
    - Print (300 ppi image + marks and bleeds)
    Choose the one that fits your need and upload it in the Joboptions folder of your cloud.

  2. Create a custom Adobe PDF Preset on your own and upload it to the Joboptions folder inside the cloud. If you don’t see this folder, write to us at support@pagination.com.

  3. Create a custom Adobe PDF Preset on your own and ask us to implement it. Send your Joboptions file to support@pagination.com.

  4. Ask us to create a custom Adobe PDF Preset for your project. Just email us at support@pagination.com.
Please note:
The Adobe PDF Presets are useful if you have to use them often; otherwise, it is easier to modify the single InDesign file as needed.

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