PDF Preflight and Conversion to PDF/A
Markzware is the holder of US patent # 5,963,641 for preflighting and developer of FlightCheck software for preflighting to ensure print quality for prepress files. FlightCheck can check documents of many types for preflighting during prepress before printing, to ensure top print quality. Markzware noticed this announcement of a PDF tool for proofing PDF files and corrupt PDF files:
Callas software GmbH today announces the availability of version 1.3 of its pdfaPilot. The software includes all functions for testing and validation as well as proofing and conversion of existing PDF files to PDF/A. With the new version, both defective and corrupt PDF files can now be repaired. In addition, the version includes many additional capabilities for converting any kind of PDF files to PDF/A.
Source: PrintingNews.com
FlightCheck can check prepress files in PDF and non-PDF workflows. FlightCheck is available online at the FlightCheck Store.
