Printing Glossary of Terms

Image area. Portion of a negative or plate corresponding to inking on paper; portion of paper on which ink appears.

Image assembly. Alternate term for Stripping.

Imposition. Arrangement of pages on mechanicals or flats so they will appear in proper sequence after press sheets are folded and bound.

Impression. One pressing of paper against type, plate, blanket, or die to transfer an image.

Impression cylinder. Cylinder on a press that presses paper against the blanket (offset) or plate (gravure).

Imprint. To print additional copy on a previously printed sheet.

Index paper. Light weight board paper for writing and easy erasure.

Indicia. Postal permit information printed on objects to be mailed and accepted by USPS in lieu of stamps.

Ink fountain. Reservoir on a printing press that holds ink.

Ink holdout. Characteristic of paper allowing ink to dry on its surface rather than by absorption.

Ink jet. Method of printing by spraying droplets of ink through computer-controlled nozzles.

In-plant printer. Department of an agency, business, or association that does printing for the parent organization.

Integral proof. Color proof of separation negatives exposed in register on one piece of proofing paper.

Interface. To link two or more electronic devices so they can function as one unit.

Internegative. Negative made from a transparency for the purpose of making photographic prints.

IR coating. Liquid laminate coating bonded and cured with infrared light.

ISBN.International Standard Book Number assigned by the book's publisher using a system administered by the R. R. Bowker Company in New York City.

ISSN. International Standard Serial Number assigned by the Library of Congress in Washington DC to magazines, newsletters, and other serials requesting it.

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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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