Glossary of Printing Terms

What is: Dylux ?

A stable print specially used for two-sided papers for proofing. This is a normal print. It is particularly used for proofing papers that are two-sided.

What is: Dylux ?

A stable print specially used for two-sided papers for proofing. This is a normal print. It is particularly used for proofing papers that are two-sided.

What is: EM ?

A unit of measurement that is as high and wide as the point size being set.

What is: EM ?

A unit of measurement that is as high and wide as the point size being set.

What is: Elliptical Dot ?

Also known as Chain dots, they are dots which has been stretched. They create higher and better tones such as vignettes and middle tones in halftone photography.

What is: Elliptical Dot ?

Also known as Chain dots, they are dots which has been stretched. They create higher and better tones such as vignettes and middle tones in halftone photography.

What is: Electrostatic Copying ?

The use of electrical charged negotiator drum or plate such as Electrofax. This helps to attract liquid developer or powder to just the area where the image is positioned

What is: Electrostatic Copying ?

The use of electrical charged negotiator drum or plate such as Electrofax. This helps to attract liquid developer or powder to just the area where the image is positioned

What is: Electronic Scanner (Colored) ?

A high-end computer which calculates all-important color correction through measuring an original copy.

What is: Electronic Scanner (Colored) ?

A high-end computer which calculates all-important color correction through measuring an original copy.

What is: EN ?

One-half width (usually used in relation to an EM)

What is: EN ?

One-half width (usually used in relation to an EM)

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