Tech Info

The APPE toolkit is comprised of several distinct components providing services which can be configured in a number of ways, but in essence the primary "pieces" of APPE are:

A JDF Print Processor - this component processes incoming JDF job tickets, acts as the controller for APPE, and includes messaging services for interacting with external systems.
Adobe Common Renderer - this component is the workhorse of APPE. Its capabilities include trapping, imposition, rasterizing to a target device (whether it's a monitor for preview, or a final output device), and advanced color management. Its actions are controlled by the JDF Print Processor.

Platforms and Availability

The Adobe PDF Print Engine is currently available on the following platforms:

Windows (x86)
Win x64
Apple Macintosh
Linux (IA32)
Sun (Intel)