
White Paper		JDF White Paper English version (281 KB)

Brochures		JDF: Smart Flexible Workflows for Changing the Future of Print This is a new version of the brochure about JDF. English version: poster version (2.3 MB) German version: poster version (2.1 MB)

		JDF Booklet: Process Automation in Printing & Publishing It’s not a Myth; it is the motivation behind the CIP4 Organization’s JDF (Job Definition Format) initiative. A 24 pages booklet written by James E. Harvey, CIP4 Executive Director. Sponsored by Vio and 10 co-sponsors. English version (412 KB, updated version: May 2004)

Articles		valign="TOP">CIP4 & JDF: Why This Alphabet Soup Matters An article about CIP4 and JDF written by Martin Bailey for IPA's Prepress Bulletin. English version (44 KB)

		Feature Article: JDF = Process Automation in Printing & Publishing English version

		Networked Production The question that this article poses is: Does JDF provide a perfect workflow? For years, print management has been in search of the ultimate system for print production. By Bernd Zipper English version

		Digital Dots Buyers Guide Articles about JDF This information is part of the Digital Dots Buyers Guide, an independent series of five guides addressing JDF, CTP, Preflighting, Colour Management and Proofing, and Digital Printing. The Buyers Guide is produced by Digital Dots, an independent graphic arts research company. This content is the sole responsibility of Digital Dots; CIP4 has posted this information on its website as a service to members. All company and brand, product, and service names are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. Understanding JDF (English, 82 KB) Making the Move to JDF (English, 93 KB) JDF Case Study (English, 93 KB) CTP & Workflow Management (English, 49 KB) Press Release (English, 65 KB)

FAQ		CIP4 and JDF Frequently Asked Questions English version (141 KB)

Diploma Theses		Einführung von JDF in kleinen und mittelständischen Unternehmen Diese Diplomarbeit befasst sich mit der Einführung von JDF in kleinen und mittleren Unternehmen. Sie berücksichtigt die Prozesse der Vernetzung im Bereich Vorstufe, Bogenoffset und Weiterverarbeitung in Bezug auf die Anforderungen, die Wirtschaftlichkeit und die technische Umsetzung und geht vom heutigen Stand der Entwicklung aus. Master’s Thesis written by Simone Baumgartner, Hochschule für Technik Waadt, Department comem, December 17, 2004. German version (3.21 MB)

		The CIP4 JDF Editor – The Editing Part. The Development of a CIP4 JDF Editor, Focusing on the Editing Part Combined with an Investigation of the Development of JDF. Master’s Thesis in Publishing Technology at Graphical art and Media production, the Royal Institute of Technology, June 2003, written by Anna Andersson. English version (1.0 MB)

		The CIP4 JDF Editor – Visualization of JDF. Design and implementation of a Graphical Viewer for JDF, combined with a Study of the Status of JDF Today. Master’s Thesis in Publishing Technology at Media Technology and Graphic Arts, Nada, KTH, June 2003, written by Evelina Thunell. English version (1.34 MB)

		Job Definition Format - A Catalyst for Electronic Business Data Exchange in the Commercial Printing Industry. Diploma thesis written by Catherine Dammann. English version (805 KB)

Presentations		JDF Intensive at Seybold Seminars Amsterdam 2004 These presentations were given at the Seybold-CIP4 JDF Intensive at the Seybold Conference in Amsterdam on April 18-21, 2004.

		JDF Intensive at Seybold Seminars Amsterdam 2003 These presentations were given at the Seybold-CIP4 JDF Intensive at the Seybold Conference in Amsterdam on June 11-13, 2003.

		Benefits Provided by CIP4 JDF Recognizing the Value of Computer Integrated Manufacturing in Print. Presentation by John Felleman (EFI) English/Japanese version

		Concepts of Workflow This presentation by John Birkenshaw (Pira International Ltd.) shows where JDF fits into the workflow. It was given at the "MIS for Printers" exhibition in Birmingham on March 19th, 2003. English version (249 KB)

		JDF Seminars at Graph Expo 2002 in Chicago These presentations were given at the JDF Seminars at Graph Expo 2002 in Chicago, October 8, 2002.

		JDF Session at Seybold Conference in San Francisco These presentations were given at the JDF Session at Seybold Conference in San Francisco, September 11, 2002.

		CIP4 Seminars and Press Event at IPEX 2002 These presentations were given at the CIP4 Seminars and at the CIP4 Press Event at IPEX 2002 in Birmingham, April 11, 2002.

		JDF Session at Seybold Conference in San Francisco These presentations were given at the JDF Session conference in San Francisco, September 26, 2001.

		CIP4 Seminar at Print '01 in Chicago These presentations were given at the CIP4 Seminar in Chicago on September 13, 2001.

		JDF Technical Overview This presentation was given by Markus Möller (MAN Roland) at the XML Europe 2001 conference in Berlin, May 22, 2001. English version (576 KB)

		JDF Open Source Application Programming Interface This presentation was given by Rainer Prosi (Heidelberg) at the XML Europe 2001 conference in Berlin, May 22, 2001. English version (127 KB)

		XML Schema for Job Definition Format This presentation was given by Graham Mann (Adobe) at the XML Europe 2001 conference in Berlin, May 22, 2001. English version (182 KB)

		JDF Technical Overview This presentation was given by Rainer Prosi (Heidelberg) at the Seybold Publishing conference in San Francisco, August 31th 2000. English version (392 KB)

	ZIP	JDF Technical Workshop This is an ZIP archive containing three presentations given at the JDF Technical Workshop at Drupa on May 24th, 2000 in Düsseldorf. English version (1.30 MB)

		The Job Definition Format Initiative This presentation was given at the Seybold Conference in Boston, February 2000. English version (1.97 MB)

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