ISO 19593-1 (PDF Processing Steps)

With ISO 19593 (PDF Processing Steps) packaging and product developers and designers can specify post-print workflow components with a PDF file in a language-independent, vendor-neutral way.

PDF Processing Steps allows packaging production workflows to include specifications for cutting, varnishing, embossing, adding braille and other post-print operations.

When associated with OCGs, processing steps information allows authors, users or workflow operators to choose specific elements, for example, to verify cut-marks, check colors, or evaluate other considerations, all from the same PDF file that will be used for print.