Print Dictionary

Design

Key

In the context of printing, "key" refers to the black component of the four primary printing colors (cyan, magenta, yellow, and key/black - CMYK). ...

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Gapless

In print, "gapless" refers to a type of printing press or printing process that eliminates the gaps between print images on a roll of paper or othe...

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Wrong Font

Wrong font refers to an instance where the typeface used in a print or digital document does not match the specified or intended design requirement...

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...

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...

Design

Montage

A montage is a composition of visual elements, such as photographs, illustrations, or videos, arranged together to create a unified and cohesive wh...

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Vignette

A vignette refers to a gradual fading or blending of colors or tones toward the edges of an image or design element. It creates a soft, subtle tran...

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Scaling

Scaling refers to the adjustment of the size or dimensions of an image, graphic, or document, either proportionally or non-proportio...

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Pagination

Pagination refers to the process of organizing and arranging content into discrete pages, typically in sequential order, for printing or digital pu...

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Off-Press Proofs

Off-press proofs are physical copies of printed materials produced using methods other than the actual printing press. They allow for quality asses...

Design

Keyline

A "keyline" refers to a thin, solid boundary line that outlines the edges of a design element or graphic. It serves as a visual separator, providin...