The Adobe PDF Print Engine 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 Adobe PDF Print Engine are:

• A JDF Print Processor - this component processes incoming JDF job tickets, acts as the controller for Adobe PDF Print Engine, and includes messaging services for interacting with external systems.
• Adobe Common Renderer - this component is the workhorse of Adobe PDF Print Engine. 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 32-bit
• Windows 64-bit
• Linux 32-bit
• Linux 64-bit
• Mac 32-bit