to JDF 1.4 – Where we stand now Quo Vadis

to Evolution, not Revolution Mainly additions and enhacements Only minor deprecation No massive modifications

to Work Completed – JDF 1.4 Security / Authentication in JMF Resource Synchronization with JMF Content Creation Automated Marks Creation Consolidate Layout / Stripping / LayoutPreparation Packaging & Labels Varnishing Modeling of Device Modules

to ContentCreation in JDF 1.4 Scope: The creation phase of documents or elements of documents, including the conversion to PDF formats. Does not include the transfer of documents to the printers site. Completed Tasks: –Define model of iteration over multiple cycles –Specify “Hereish” positioning of elements –Define Document Constraints using Preflight Technology

to Prepress Issues for JDF 1.4 LayoutCreation Work Group –Merge description of Conventional and Digital Impositioning – task postponed LayoutPreparation (Digital) Stripping (Conventional) –Describe automated Layout MarkCreation Work Group –High level definition of automated Production Marks in Layout and Stripping Mark Position Mark Content

to Packaging & Label Issues for JDF 1.4 Flexo –Description of Flexo Plates and Sleeves –Flexo Plate Cutting and Mounting –Description of mixed technology presses Structural Design (CAD) –Specification of shapes in content creation Embossing of Braille

to JMF Issues for JDF 1.4 Reliable JMF Messages –Resend Policies Encrypted JMF Messages –Request for Certificate Two-way authentication –Secure URL

to MIS Issues for JDF 1.4 Synchronization of Resources that are not related to a Job –E.G List of all known Media Types Gang Jobs – Currently not very active –Prepress issues with planned ganging –Tracking of individual jobs in a gang Modeling of Device Modules –RIP does Job1, Printer does Job2 on a digital press