PDF security can cause delays in prepress workflows when personnel handling the file downstream do not know the password. For this reason, the PDF/X-3 specification disallows the use of security settings.
Require a Password to Open the Document: Prevents access to the file unless the User
Password is entered properly. The password is required even if the PDF file is opened in another program that can open PDF files, such as Adobe Illustrator. If you select this option, enter a Document Open Password.
Use a Password to Restrict Printing, Editing, and Other Tasks: Restricts the actions selected in the Permissions section of the Security panel unless the Master Password is entered properly. If you select this option, enter a Permissions Password. This password must be different than the Document Open Password. A permissions password is required to change any of the options in the Permissions section.
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Pe rmiss ions se c t ion
Printing Allowed: Controls the level at which printing is allowed. For prepress service providers, this should be set to High Resolution if the Permissions Password is in effect. The
None option prevents printing, which can be useful for on-screen review of materials where confidentiality is a concern.
Changes Allowed: Defines which editing actions are allowed. None prevents all edits including entering signatures and form fields. The other option names describe the scope of restrictions.
Enable Copying of Content and Access for the Visually Impaired: Lets visually impaired users use screen readers to read the document’s contents. Users can also copy and extract information from the document.
Summary panel
The Summary panel provides a comprehensive report on the current export settings. The summary can be saved, which is useful for troubleshooting and for communicating job settings to colleagues and customers.
Save Summary: Saves the summary as a text file which can be sent to others, printed, or archived.
