Printing Glossary And Terminology
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Comprehensive Printing Glossary
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This guide covers essential terms you might encounter in the catalog printing process, helping you better understand the procedures involved. While most catalog printers provide full-service options, having a grasp of these terms can be beneficial.---
Key Printing Terms
Bleeds:
Refers to designs where ink extends to the page's edge. To find the number of bleeds, count each edge the ink reaches?"top, bottom, right, and left.
Bluelines:
A film proof of your catalog used to ensure accuracy before printing.
Camera Ready Art:
Original artwork ready for the printer, excluding photographs. Each color in multi-color designs needs to be on a separate sheet, with a composite version included for reference.
Color Key:
An acetate film proof for checking color accuracy. Colors are placed on separate sheets and layered. This is more affordable but less precise than a match print.
Composed Film:
Film pieces prepared to create plates for printing. These are assembled to form plate-ready film.
Coverage Percentage:
Specifies the extent of ink coverage in your catalog so the printer can choose the correct processes.
Cover Ink:
Two ink types for covers are CMYK and PMS. While PMS may suit industrial products, most covers use CMYK for image processing.
Cover Stock:
The heavier paper used for covers, or internally for a premium look. Often utilized for high-end product catalogs.
Design:
Encompasses photos, fonts, layout, logos, and artwork, all combined to create a print-ready piece.
Die Score or Cut:
A method for creasing and folding your catalog. Used for features like pockets.
Emboss:
A technique where a die stamps paper from behind to raise shapes, such as prints or logos.
Foil Stamp:
Involves using a die to apply metallic or colored materials onto catalog pages or covers.
Fold Type:
Describes how a catalog is folded, e.g., in half, like a magazine, or as a tri-fold brochure.
Half Tones:
Photos are converted into images with tiny dots, enabling correct printing.
Match Print:
Preferred for high-end catalogs needing precise color accuracy. Films for each color are laminated to form a print-ready piece.
Number of Pages:
Catalogs must have pages in multiples of four.
Output Film:
Transforms digital files into film ready for printing.
Output Ready Disk:
A complete digital product provided to the printer. Contains separate folders for images and fonts.
Perfect Binding:
Used for high-end catalogs or those exceeding 80 pages.
Perforate:
For elements like tear-out coupons, the printer perforates the edges.
Quantity:
The number of catalogs to print. Larger quantities often reduce per-unit costs.
Reflectives:
The process of creating prints from photos or negatives.
Saddle Stitch Binding:
A cost-effective binding method for catalogs under 80 pages.
Scans from Transparencies:
Transparencies are scanned to digital files for printing.
Set Type:
Laying out text on a page, including font selection.
Spread or Flat Size:
The paper size used, which will fold into the trim size.
Text Ink:
Choice between CMYK or PMS for interior pages. CMYK is common for photos, PMS for text-heavy designs.
Text Stock Paper:
Lighter paper for interior pages, suitable for budget-conscious or industrial catalogs.
Trim Size Folded:
The final catalog size after folding. For example, an 8 x 11 catalog printed on 17 x 11 paper is folded to achieve this size. Width precedes height in specifications.
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