Output Intent is missing

Note: This message may be preceded by the name of the PDF/X or PDF/A standard which was selected in the Preflight Profile or Action List.

Why this message?

PitStop checked if the output intent is present and valid according to the PDF/X rules.

According to the PDF/X standards, a PDF document must contain information on the intended output. The output intent identifies what the final output destination of the document is, enabling everybody involved in the workflow to take the output intent into account. For example, a color proof may take into account the type of paper on which the document will be printed.

Solutions

If the output intent is not present, you will need to set the output intent in the PDF document to:
  • A standard ICC characterization name, and/or
  • A CMYK ICC profile.
You can do so using:
  • A Preflight Profile. In the PDF Standards category, enable and configure the Output intent check. Choose the appropriate fix: Set ICC profile to (desired ICC profile) and/or Set standard ICC characterization to (desired ICC characterization).
  • An Action List that contains the Change PDF/X output intent Action.
  • The Enfocus Navigator.