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Glossary of Printing Terms
What is: Proprietary Mill Brand ?
A paper which retains the name of the owner of the mill where it was produced.
What is: Proprietary Mill Brand ?
A paper which retains the name of the owner of the mill where it was produced.
What is: Proofs ?
Samples of the layout or copy produced during the various stages of production. After inspecting the proofs internally, they are then sent to the customer for approval.
What is: Proofs ?
Samples of the layout or copy produced during the various stages of production. After inspecting the proofs internally, they are then sent to the customer for approval.
What is: Proofread ?
The process of reading proofs to make needed corrections early in the production process.
What is: Proofread ?
The process of reading proofs to make needed corrections early in the production process.
What is: Progressive Proofs ?
In process-color printing, a set of proofs prepared by engravers, show colors separately and in combination. The proofs guide the printer.
What is: Progressive Proofs ?
In process-color printing, a set of proofs prepared by engravers, show colors separately and in combination. The proofs guide the printer.
What is: Progressive Color Proofs (Prongs) ?
Proofs of color separation negatives which had prior exposure to offset plates and are printed using process inks. They are printed in sequence, i.e., 1. Red plate alone. 2. Yellow...
What is: Progressive Color Proofs (Prongs) ?
Proofs of color separation negatives which had prior exposure to offset plates and are printed using process inks. They are printed in sequence, i.e., 1. Red plate alone. 2. Yellow...
What is: Process Printing ?
A printing of either two or more halftone plates such that intermediate shades and colors are produced.
What is: Process Printing ?
A printing of either two or more halftone plates such that intermediate shades and colors are produced.