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Glossary of Printing Terms
What is: Kraft Process ?
A pulping process is done chemically which coins down the tree in order to remove lignin while retaining the fivers to make papers. This is common in free sheet papers.
What is: Kraft Process ?
A pulping process is done chemically which coins down the tree in order to remove lignin while retaining the fivers to make papers. This is common in free sheet papers.
What is: Kiss-Cut ?
A partial cut through.
What is: Kiss-Cut ?
A partial cut through.
What is: Kiss Pressure ?
The minimum pressure required for proper ink transfer.
What is: Kiss Pressure ?
The minimum pressure required for proper ink transfer.
What is: Kiss Impression ?
A normal quality printing procedure which includes the use of slight pressure.
What is: Kiss Impression ?
A normal quality printing procedure which includes the use of slight pressure.
What is: Keyline ?
An outline drawing in the artwork of finished art used to indicate the position, shape, and size of line sketches, halftones and so much more.
What is: Keyline ?
An outline drawing in the artwork of finished art used to indicate the position, shape, and size of line sketches, halftones and so much more.
What is: Key Plate ?
The plate used in color printing to guide the register of other colors. It mostly contains more details.
What is: Key Plate ?
The plate used in color printing to guide the register of other colors. It mostly contains more details.