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En

In typography, an "en" refers to a space that is equivalent to half the width of an em. The term originates from the measurement of a typeset lette...

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Hickeys

Hickeys are unintentional, small imperfections or spots that appear on the printed material. They are often caused by particles of dust, lint, or d...

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Ledger Paper

Ledger paper is a type of durable, heavy paper traditionally used in accounting and record-keeping. Its standard size is 11 inches by 17 inches, ma...

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Panochromatic

Panochromatic refers to photographic films or sensors with sensitivity across a broad spectrum of visible light wavelengths, including UV and IR, u...

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Thixotropy

Thixotropy is the property of certain fluids, such as printing inks, to decrease viscosity under stress, returning to normal when the stress is rem...

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Character Generation

Character generation refers to the process of creating and arranging characters, letters, and symbols in a printed or digital format for clear and ...

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Blanket

In the printing industry, a blanket refers to a rubber-covered cylinder or surface used in offset printing presses. It plays a crucial role in tran...

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Automatic Processor

An automatic processor is a machine used in photography and imaging to develop photographic films or prints automatically. It automates the chemica...

Design

Gripper Margin

The gripper margin refers to the unprinted space deliberately left along the edge of a printed page to accommodate the mechanical grippers of a pri...

Mechanical Pulp

Mechanical pulp refers to pulp derived from wood fibers using mechanical methods such as grinding, pressing, and refining. Unlike chemical pulp, wh...

Design

Head Margin

The head margin is the top margin of a page in a document or publication. It provides space between the edge of the paper and the start of the cont...

Design

Italics

Italics are a typeface style characterized by a slight slant to the right, creating a distinctive appearance compared to regular or roman typefaces...

Printing

Hard Dot

A hard dot refers to a sharp, well-defined dot pattern created during the printing or imaging process. Unlike soft dots, which may have feathered o...