Overprint
Also Known As:
Surprint
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Definition: In most cases, when two objects of different colors overlap they knockout -- they won't print on top of each other. To intentionally print one layer of ink on top of another is to overprint. Overprinting is sometimes used to avoid the need for trapping and avoid gaps between touching colors. Spot colors intended to designate the application of spot varnish are also set up to overprint.
Related Terms
• Trapping
• Choke
• Knockout
• Spread
Related Buyer's Guide
• Books on Prepress and Printing
Learn to Trap: Knockouts and Overprints
Explains and illustrates knockout and overprinting techniques.
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