Print Dictionary

Design

Kerning

Kerning is a typographic term that refers to the adjustment of the space between two individual characters in a font to achieve visually pleasing a...

Printing

Job Definition Format (JDF)

Job Definition Format (JDF) is a standard file format used in the printing industry to describe the specifications and details of a print job. It s...

Printing

Image Setter

An image setter is a specialized device used in the prepress stage of printing to produce high-resolution film or plates containing the images and ...

Printing

Hairline Register

Hairline register, in the context of printing and graphic design, refers to the precise alignment and registration of two or more colors or element...

Printing

Electronic Printing

Electronic printing is a modern printing method that involves reproducing digital images directly onto various surfaces without the need for tradit...

Printing

DCS (Desktop Color Separation)

Desktop Color Separation is a graphic design and printing process that involves dividing a full-color image into its individual color components us...

Design

Color Balance

In the realm of printing, "color balance" refers to the harmonious distribution and blending of colors within a printed image to achieve accurate a...

Printing

Collate

Collate refers to the arrangement and organization of printed or copied pages into a specific sequence or order. This process involves gathering an...

Printing

CMYK (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black)

In print, "CMYK" represents the primary color model used for color printing processes. It consists of Cyan (C), Magenta (M), Yellow (Y), and Key (K...

Printing

Closed Loop System

A "Closed Loop System" refers to an automated control mechanism that continually monitors and adjusts various parameters within the printing proces...

Printing

Caliper

Caliper, in the context of paper, refers to the measurement of the thickness of paper or paperboard. It is typically expressed in thousandths of an...

Printing

Backing Up

Backing up in printing refers to printing on the reverse side of a sheet that has already been printed on one side. This technique is commonly used...