Printing Glossary of Terms

Offset. Alternate term often used for Setoff.

Offset paper. Alternate term often used for Uncoated book paper

Offset powder.Fine powder sprayed on freshly printed sheets to prevent transfer of wet ink as they accumulate in the delivery stack.

Offset printing. Method of lithographic printing that transfers ink from a plate to a blanket, then from the blanket to paper.

OK sheet.Printed sheet representing final inking adjustments approved before production run begins.

Opacity. Characteristic of paper that helps prevent printing on one side from showing on the other.

Opaque. Not transparent. Also, a verb meaning to cover flaws in negatives with paint or tape. Also, the paint used for this purpose.

Opaque ink.Heavily pigmented ink that blocks out color of underlying ink or paper.

Open web.Web press without a drying oven. thus unable to print on coated paper.

Outline halftone.Halftone in which background has been removed to isolate or silhouette an image.

Overlay. Sheet of tissue or acetate taped to a mechanical so that it covers the mounting board.

Overlay proof.Color proof consisting of acetate sheets covering each other in register, one for each color to be printed.

Overprint. To print over a previously printed image.

Overrun. The number of pieces that were printed in excess of the quantity specified.

Overs.Printed pieces in an overrun.

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Commented by Rahul ip:178.217.133.*	2013-02-20 15:39:10
Beautiful.I made a page or two for Eve's scrapbook maybe a colupe of months after she died, but it was just too hard.  So all of the stuff has been packed up.  One day...I'm glad that you could start.  I hope it's a peaceful journey.  One small step at a time... Big hugs.
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Commented by Trey ip:15.185.106.*	2012-12-10 12:31:08
Some printers aclautly use color to print black (for instance, some mix in a little yellow). So you do need the color cartridge, even if you're only printing black. If you never print color, a laser printer might be a better choice.
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Commented by Vinachecweblackjacke ip:213.157.16.*	2012-12-10 10:46:27
I agree, any topic connected with the Civil War would be a great chioce.  Try to find a more specific topic within this subject to focus on (what kind of weapons were in use, Andersonville prison camp, The Confederate States of America, etc.).
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Commented by Betty ip:200.50.161.*	2012-12-10 10:17:41
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Commented by Nireekshan ip:193.23.123.*	2012-12-10 07:13:12
How big do you want to print them, and how much money do you have to spend? Are you primarily pinntrig B W or color? Will you be pinntrig massive quantities for sale or just a few?There are far too many options for a simple answer.
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