A method for remote proofing a digital press by performing the color
rendering of a specific DFE and printer, including taking into account
job and printer settings, while maintaining vector objects is described.
In one exemplary embodiment, the method color renders a file to a PDF/X-1
format to enable a portable proof-ready file, independent of the target
print system. The PDF/X-1a's output intent tag identifies the intended
print condition within the file. The rendered PDF/X-1a file can be sent
to any device that supports the PDF/X standard and automatically convert
colors from the output intent color space to the proofer color space for
an accurate hard copy proof. This functionality automates and streamlines
the proofing task of the end user because there is no need to find and
load the correct ICC profile on the proofing system.