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Glossary of Printing Terms

A reproduction of continuous artworks with an image that is formed in different sizes.

A reproduction of continuous artworks with an image that is formed in different sizes.

This is a process of binding whereby the back of the shelf or the sides are joined by different materials that are used in the side.

This is a process of binding whereby the back of the shelf or the sides are joined by different materials that are used in the side.

In photography, an effect that looks like a halo occurs in the highlighted areas or areas with bright areas.

In photography, an effect that looks like a halo occurs in the highlighted areas or areas with bright areas.

A register found within ½ rows of dots.

A register found within ½ rows of dots.

The blank space on a press sheet from the printing area to the binding.

The blank space on a press sheet from the printing area to the binding.

A process in platemaking where a thin coating of gums is applied to non-printing areas of a lithographic plate.

A process in platemaking where a thin coating of gums is applied to non-printing areas of a lithographic plate.