Simple instructions to help you download, open, and use Adobe Job Option Files.

Refer to these Instructions to use the PDFs4Print Joboptions file. Use of these Joboptions will ensure you are exporting the files properly for submission of your files on the Proofs4Print FileDump.

What is a Job Option?

A JOBOPTION file is an Adobe PDF preset file. It defines the properties of a PDF that’s to be generated for use from programs such as InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop. Some of the settings controlled by JOBOPTION files are image resolution, colorspace, fonts, and printers marks and bleeds.

For files to be uploaded to Proofs 4 Print we have created a custom Job Option that has our preferred PDF settings built in for your personal use. It saves time and ensures your PDF is correctly formatted.

What is a Job Option?

A JOBOPTION file is an Adobe PDF preset file. It defines the properties of a PDF that’s to be generated for use from programs such as InDesign, Illustrator, and Photoshop. Some of the settings controlled by JOBOPTION files are image resolution, colorspace, fonts, and printers marks and bleeds.

For files to be uploaded to Proofs 4 Print we have created a custom Job Option that has our preferred PDF settings built in for your personal use. It saves time and ensures your PDF is correctly formatted.

PDF4Print Joboptions File (P4P.Joboptions) will be sent to you by your Project Leader or you can download it from our website on the Resources tab

To install PDFs 4 Print job option in InDesign:
Go to File > Adobe PDF Presets > Define…
Click ‘Load…’
Navigate to ‘P4P.Joboptions’ that you received from your PL; Click ‘Open’.
Then click ‘Done’

To install PDFs 4 Print job option in Illustrator and Photoshop:
Go to Edit > Adobe PDF Presets…
Click ‘Load’
Navigate to ‘P4P.Joboptions’ that you received from your PL; Click ‘Open’.
Then click ‘Done’

How to use PDFs 4 Print job option when Exporting your PDF:
In InDesign, go to File > Export…
In Illustrator and Photoshop, go to File>Save as…
In new window:
Save as: ______ (Name your file and note the location you are exporting it to)
*For Mac ‘Format’: Adobe PDF (Print)
*For Windows ‘Type’: Adobe PDF (Print)
Then click ‘Save’
In next window, choose Adobe PDF Preset: [P4P]
Then click ‘Export’
Examine your PDF in Adobe Acrobat. It should now be ready for upload

How to export a Print Ready PDF from Word:
Go to File > Save as
*For Windows ‘Type’: PDF
Click ‘Optimize for Standard (Publishing Online and Printing)
Click “Options’
Under ‘PDF Options’ Click ‘ISO 19005-1 Compliant (PDF/A)
Click ‘OK’
Click ‘Save’