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JDF - Job Definition Format

The Job Definition Format (JDF) is an open data exchange format, which is based on XML. It makes it possible to fully map the printing job and - in spite of the various computer systems - among all the manufacturing process to involve in this exchange data directly. This includes the underlying machines and therefore both management and production data. JDF links the production-oriented (horizontal) with the commercial (vertical) processes. In the graphical sector it is aimed to enforce. JDF as industry standard.