PDF-standard in osx: PDF/ X-4:2008?

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PDF-standard in osx: PDF/ X-4:2008?

To send print online to my printer-service, they require a pdf-standard called pdf/x-4:2008 (the x stands for exchange they say. does not really say anything ...).

I am a typical Mac-user, and don't really like these kind of specs ... To me, exporting should just work.

However, wiser by experience ... it is always good to check this.

My question is: is the export-standard that comes from macosx 10.8 in line with these requirements? ... I would think so, after all, I am working from the best operating system on the planet? :-)

But ... nowhere can I find any specs concerning the pdf-format from osx

iMac, OS X Mountain Lion (10.8.1), 2.7 GHz intel i5 core 27 inch

Posted on Sep 10, 2012 12:46 AM

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Jo! Author

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Sep 10, 2012 1:33 PM in response to PAHU

so, that would mean if I want to be sure there is no incompatibility with the printers machines (almost definately still in DOS-mode :-) ), I'd better design in Indesign or such. ...

It is odd that Apple does not use a later version. Would there be any difference in actual fact?

Also, where can I find this info?

thanks

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