Glossary of Printing Terms

What is: Sealed ?

This is a term given to reams which have been cut and packaged. Each package is made up of 500 sheets and is labeled "ream sealed".

What is: Sealed ?

This is a term given to reams which have been cut and packaged. Each package is made up of 500 sheets and is labeled "ream sealed".

What is: Scumming ?

This refers to the picking up of ink by the press plate. This ink is picked up from non-printing areas as a result of spots or where some areas have...

What is: Scumming ?

This refers to the picking up of ink by the press plate. This ink is picked up from non-printing areas as a result of spots or where some areas have...

What is: Scuffing ?

This is a disruption in the appearance of an ink film caused as a result of rob-off.

What is: Scuffing ?

This is a disruption in the appearance of an ink film caused as a result of rob-off.

What is: Screentone ?

This is a halftone film that has a uniform dot size above its area. It is rated by the size of its printing dot. It is also known as screen...

What is: Screentone ?

This is a halftone film that has a uniform dot size above its area. It is rated by the size of its printing dot. It is also known as screen...

What is: Screened print ?

This is a print made during exposure. This print is produced from frequent tone copy that was screened during the time of Exposure.

What is: Screened print ?

This is a print made during exposure. This print is produced from frequent tone copy that was screened during the time of Exposure.

What is: Screen ruling ?

This is the number of dogs or lines per inch that is on a halftone screen.

What is: Screen ruling ?

This is the number of dogs or lines per inch that is on a halftone screen.

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