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Definition: FPO means For Position Only. FPO is the placement of a blank placeholder or a temporary low-resolution illustration in the required location and size on the camera ready artwork to indicate where an actual image is to be placed on the final film or plate. FPO images are commonly used when you've been supplied actual photographic prints or other type of artwork to be scanned or photographed for inclusion
Pronunciation: Each letter in FPO is pronounced separately: F*P*O
Also Known As: for position only | graphics placeholder
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