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Glossary of Printing Terms
What is: Walk-off ?
When a part of an image area on the plate during printing begins to deteriorate.
What is: Walk-off ?
When a part of an image area on the plate during printing begins to deteriorate.
What is: Viscosity ?
A term used to describe the properties of tack and flow in an ink.
What is: Viscosity ?
A term used to describe the properties of tack and flow in an ink.
What is: Virkotyping ?
Another name for raised printing or thermography.
What is: Virkotyping ?
Another name for raised printing or thermography.
What is: Virgin Stock ?
A new wood pulp or one that is unused.
What is: Virgin Stock ?
A new wood pulp or one that is unused.
What is: Vignette ?
A halftone with a background that fades away gradually, blending with the surface of the paper.
What is: Vignette ?
A halftone with a background that fades away gradually, blending with the surface of the paper.
What is: Velox ?
A black and white print used for display or printing.
What is: Velox ?
A black and white print used for display or printing.