Maybe. So here’s what you need to know about the Job Definition Format protocol.

By Gretchen Peck

But here’s the surprising figure: More than 30 percent replied with a stoic, “Never.” If the high figure simply is a result of lack of knowledge about the standard in parts of the print segment that comprise creative and production professionals, that soon may be remedied.

To help better educate the print industry about JDF, CIP4 and the The Association of Graphic Solutions Providers joined forces and are planning a series of JDF Expert Certificate Webinars in 2004. The coalition suggests that the curriculum is worthwhile for anyone leading a company’s efforts to implement JDF-based automated processes and computer-integrated print manufacturing. More information on the JDF Expert Certificate Program can be found at www.ipa.org/jdf and www.cip4.org.