Print Glossary
Listed below in our Print Glossary are the common terms used within the printing industry in everyday speak as well as a few definitions and explanations that will be of great help to you. If you ever wondered what is meant when a job 'bleeds' or when a 'dummy' is needed, then here is your chance to wise up on printers' jargon.
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Magenta |
Process red, one of the basic colors in process color |
Makeready |
The work associated with the set-up of printing equipment before running a job; All the activities required to prepare a press for printing |
Matchprint |
Trade name for 3M integral color proof |
Matt Art |
An art paper or board with a dull eggshell finish |
Moire |
Occurs when screen angles are wrong causing odd patterns in photographs |
