Glossary of Printing Terms

What is: Under-run ?

When an order produced or delivered is less than the quantity that was specified by the customer, it is referred to as an under-run. In trade practice, allowance for under-runs...

What is: Under-run ?

When an order produced or delivered is less than the quantity that was specified by the customer, it is referred to as an under-run. In trade practice, allowance for under-runs...

What is: Water-ball Roller ?

A roller which runs in a fountain solution pan.

What is: Water-ball Roller ?

A roller which runs in a fountain solution pan.

What is: Water Resistance ?

The ability of a sheet of paper to resist being penetrated by water from one surface to another.

What is: Water Resistance ?

The ability of a sheet of paper to resist being penetrated by water from one surface to another.

What is: Water Fountain ?

The metal trough which is found on a lithographic press that holds the dampening solution.

What is: Water Fountain ?

The metal trough which is found on a lithographic press that holds the dampening solution.

What is: Wash-up ?

The operation carried out between ink or color changes. Also refers to the time required between the color changes of an ink.

What is: Wash-up ?

The operation carried out between ink or color changes. Also refers to the time required between the color changes of an ink.

What is: Warm Color ?

The color of ink which falls within the family of red-yellow-orange.

What is: Warm Color ?

The color of ink which falls within the family of red-yellow-orange.

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