Print Dictionary

Design

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...

Printing

Fake Color

Fake color, also known as false color, is a digital image processing technique used to enhance the visualization of images by assigning colors to g...

Printing

Cutscore

Cutscore refers to the technique of creating a shallow, controlled cut or groove on a material's surface, typically using a specialized tool or mac...

Printing

Doctor Blade

A doctor blade is a thin, flat, and typically flexible tool made of metal or plastic. It is used to remove excess ink, paint, or other substances f...

Printing

JPEG

JPEG (Joint Photographic Experts Group) is a widely used image compression format designed for storing digital photographs and graphics. It employs...

Printing

Kiss Impression

A kissing impression is a printing technique where minimal ink or pressure is used to create a subtle impression on paper or other materials. Synon...

Printing

Thermal Dye Sublimation

Thermal dye sublimation is a printing process that uses heat to transfer dye onto materials such as paper, plastic, or fabric. The heat causes the ...

Finishing

Hydrophilic

Hydrophilic refers to a substance or material that has a strong affinity for water, allowing it to absorb or interact readily with water molecules....

Technique

Washup

Wash up refers to the process of cleaning printing presses, rollers, and other equipment after a print job is completed or when transitioning betwe...

Printing

UGRA Test Target

The UGRA test target is a standardized image used in the printing industry to assess and measure the quality of printed materials. It consists of v...

Printing

Newsprint

Newsprint is a low-cost, lightweight paper primarily used for printing newspapers, advertising circulars, and other periodicals. It is characterize...

Printing

Magenta Screen

A "magenta screen" refers to the halftone screen used to reproduce the magenta color channel in four-color process printing. It consist...