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Used to describe ecologically friendly printing practices. |
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Electronic Data Interchange: direct exchange of information from computer to computer without paperwork. |
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Eggshell Finish
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The finish of paper surface that resembles an eggshell achieved by omitting the calendar process. See also calendar rolls.
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Electronic Image Assembly
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Assembly of a composite image from portions of other images and/or other page elements using a computer.
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Electronic Proof
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A process of generating a prepress proof in which paper is electronically exposed to the color separation negatives; the paper is passed through the electrically charged pigmented toners, which adhere electrostatically, resulting in the finished proof.
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Elemental Chlorine Free
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Abbreviated ECF Paper processed without elemental chlorine but with a chlorine derivative such as chlorine dioxide. Not to be confused with Totally Chlorine Free.
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Elliptical Dot
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Halftone screens in which the dots are actually elongated to produce improved middle tones.
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Em
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A unit of measurement equaling 12 points or 4.5mm.
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Emboss
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To mold and reshape paper by the use of special metal dies and heat, counter dies and pressure, to produce a raised image on the paper surface.
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Enamel
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A term that describes a glossy coating on paper.
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Encapsulated PostScript file
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Computer file containing both images and PostScript commands. Abbreviated EPS file.
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End Sheet
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Sheet that attaches the inside pages of a case bound book to its cover. Also called pastedown or end paper.
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Engraving
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Printing method using a plate, also called a die, with an image cut into its surface.
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EP
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Abbreviation for envelope.
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EPS
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Encapsulated PostScript, a known file format usually used to transfer postscript information from one program to another.
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Equivalent Paper
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Paper that is not the brand specified, but looks, prints and may cost the same. Also called comparable stock.
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Estimate
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Price that states what a job will probably cost. Also called bid, quotation and tender.
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Estimator
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The individual performing or creating the "estimate."
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Eurobind
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A patented method of binding perfect bound books so they will open and lay flatter.
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Even Smalls
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The use of smaller sized capitals at the beginning of a sentence without the use of larger sized caps.
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Expanded Type
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Type with width greater than normal producing a rectangular effect.
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Extender
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A white pigment added to a colored pigment to reduce its intensity and improve its working qualities.
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