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Illustrator
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A vector-based drawing program used on both Mac and PCs.
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Image Area
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The actual area on the printed matter that is not restricted to ink coverage,
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Imagesetter
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Laser output device using photosensitive paper or film.
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Imposition
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The correct sequential arrangement of pages that are to be printed, along with all the margins in proper alignment, before producing the plates for printing.
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Impression
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(1) Referring to an ink color, one impression equals one press sheet passing once through a printing unit. (2) Referring to speed of a press, one impression equals one press sheet passing once through the press.
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Impression Cylinder
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Cylinder, on a press, that pushes paper against the plate or blanket, thus forming the image. Also called impression roller.
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Imprint
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To print new copy on a previously printed sheet, such as imprinting an employee's name on business cards. Also called surprint.
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In-Plant Printer
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Department of an agency, business or association that does printing for a parent organization. Also called captive printer and in-house printer.
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Index Bristol
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A relatively thick paper stock; basis size---25 1/2 x 30 1/2.
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Indicia
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Postal information place on a printed product.
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Ink Balance
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Relationship of the densities and dot gains of process inks to each other and to a standard density of neutral gray
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Ink Fountain
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Reservoir, on a printing press, that holds ink.
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Ink Holdout
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Characteristic of paper that prevents it from absorbing ink, thus allowing ink to dry on the surface of the paper. Also called holdout.
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Ink Jet Printing
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Method of printing by spraying droplets of ink through computer-controlled nozzles. Also called jet printing.
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Ink Setting
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The inertial resistance to flow that occurs to ink as soon as it is printed.
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Inkometer
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A device used to measure the tack of ink.
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Inner Form
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Form (side of the press sheet) whose images all appear inside the folded signature, as compared to outer form.
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Insert
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A piece of printed material that is prepared for the purpose of being inserted into another piece of printed material, such as a magazine.
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Interface
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Connection between computers, printers, or any network.
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Interleaves
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Printed pages loosely inserted in a publication.
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International Color Consortium
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Abbreviated ICC, a group of companies chartered to develop, implement, and promote cross-platform standards so that devices can exchange color information without ambiguity.
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Iridescent Paper
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A coated stock finished in mother-of-pearl.
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ISBN
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A number assigned to a published work and usually found either on the title page or the back of the title page. Considered an International Standard Book Number.
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Italic
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Text that is used to denote emphasis by slanting the type body forward.
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