Glossary of Printing Terms

What is: Hit ?

An impression was given to a stamp.

What is: Hit ?

An impression was given to a stamp.

What is: Hinges ?

These are the flexible parts where the cover of a book meets its spine allowing it to open without the book’s spine being affected or breaking of the signatures.

What is: Hinges ?

These are the flexible parts where the cover of a book meets its spine allowing it to open without the book’s spine being affected or breaking of the signatures.

What is: Highlight halftime ?

This is the lightest side in a photograph that is represented by the reproduction of halftone by small dots or no dots.

What is: Highlight halftime ?

This is the lightest side in a photograph that is represented by the reproduction of halftone by small dots or no dots.

What is: High-speed picture ?

A computer that prints about 300 lines per minute.

What is: High-speed picture ?

A computer that prints about 300 lines per minute.

What is: High finish ?

A term that describes a paper with smooth ends and finishes. It is applied in calendering and other procedures.

What is: High finish ?

A term that describes a paper with smooth ends and finishes. It is applied in calendering and other procedures.

What is: High contrast ?

This explains a reproduction in which there is a greater difference between the dark areas and its neighboring areas and it is greater than it is in the original

What is: High contrast ?

This explains a reproduction in which there is a greater difference between the dark areas and its neighboring areas and it is greater than it is in the original

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