Is better Distiller to create PDF than the "Export" menu in the diferent Adobe apps, for Prepress workflow?
Why? is case that's true...
Is better Distiller to create PDF than the "Export" menu in the diferent Adobe apps, for Prepress workflow?
Why? is case that's true...
This is a bit like asking is peanut butter and jelly better than peanut butter and marshmallow.
The answer truly depends on your workflow and the preference of the vendor. That said, there is no specific reason not to export from InDesign, Illustrator, or Photoshop when creating a PDF prepress.
However, there are two specific issues that may cause trouble for your vendor:
1. Transparency. If your project uses transparency, then you will need to determine how to best submit a PDF file that uses transparent objects. That will be up to your vendor. Distilled PDF files have to be flattened (and even that can be a problem for some RIP systems).
2. CID font encoding. This has caused trouble on some RIP systems.
The best bet is to start with an Exported PDF file created from vendor-supplied job options, and leave time to test the project. Of course, I'd say that about any PDF file created using any method. Until you know it will work, be safe.
Tim
I am a long-time Acrobat user, an employee of Adobe Systems, and Maine native. I have created training videos for Total Training, consulted with people to help them better use Acrobat, and developed new business for Adobe as a Business Development Manager