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Glossary of Printing Terms

A proof print that is made from single natives which are used in production if the final proof before printing.

A proof print that is made from single natives which are used in production if the final proof before printing.

This is another name for screen process printing.

This is another name for screen process printing.

This is print gotten from a stencil image-maker whose ink is applied by a squeegee through a silkscreen.

This is print gotten from a stencil image-maker whose ink is applied by a squeegee through a silkscreen.

This is how flat a paper is. The flatness greatly determines how crispy the image Printed in it would be.

This is how flat a paper is. The flatness greatly determines how crispy the image Printed in it would be.

Before reaching the driers, the paper web is smoothened by two rolls that are working together.

Before reaching the driers, the paper web is smoothened by two rolls that are working together.

A fine finish on paper that has been made smooth because it has passed through various rollers.

A fine finish on paper that has been made smooth because it has passed through various rollers.