Glossary Words - I
These are just the briefest of definitions of Desktop Publishing terminology starting with I. For more detailed descriptions see the individual page for each term.
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Imposition Proof (Contact Proof)
A type of monochrome prepress proof used for checking text and layout...
A type of monochrome prepress proof used for checking text and layout...
Index Paper
A stiff, not too thick, inexpensive paper with a smooth finish...
A stiff, not too thick, inexpensive paper with a smooth finish...
India Paper (Bible Paper)
A thin, lightweight, opaque printing paper...
A thin, lightweight, opaque printing paper...
Ink Absorbtion (Absorbency)
The ability of paper to absorb and hold ink or other liquids...
The ability of paper to absorb and hold ink or other liquids...
Ink Embossing
A bas-relief effect applied to a printed image...
A bas-relief effect applied to a printed image...
Ink Holdout
The ability of paper to resist penetration of the ink and not absorb it into the fibers...
The ability of paper to resist penetration of the ink and not absorb it into the fibers...
Inkjet
Method of printing that forms images by spraying tiny droplets of liquid ink onto paper...
Method of printing that forms images by spraying tiny droplets of liquid ink onto paper...
Intaglio Printing
Process where the area of the image to be printed is recessed into the surface of the printing plate and the recessed areas are filled with ink...
Process where the area of the image to be printed is recessed into the surface of the printing plate and the recessed areas are filled with ink...
Inverted Exclamation ˇ
A punctuation mark used in some languages, such as Spanish...
A punctuation mark used in some languages, such as Spanish...
ISO Sheet Sizes
Common sizes of sheets of paper used in the graphic arts and printing industry outside of North America...
Common sizes of sheets of paper used in the graphic arts and printing industry outside of North America...
Italic
Typefaces slant to the right but not an artifically slanted version of an upright Roman face...
Typefaces slant to the right but not an artifically slanted version of an upright Roman face...