Glossary of printing terminology

Definitions and terminology used in the printing and publishing industry, for graphic designers. In this print glossary we have listed common terms and definitions that graphic designers may come across in their everyday job.

Once again, if you don't find the term you are looking for here, please try other sections of the glossary. In particular, many color reproduction theory terms are dealt with in the pre-press glossary. And, of course, there is always the search function, above.

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