English glossary of printing
There are 576 entries in this glossary.All
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Text wrap |
see Runaround. |
| Thermography |
a print finishing process producing a raised image imitating die stamping. The process takes a previously printed image which before the ink is dry is dusted with a resinous powder. The application of heat causes the ink and powder to fuse and a raised image is formed. |
| Thin space |
the thinnest space normally used to separate words. |
| Thirty two sheet |
a poster size measuring 120in x 160in (3048mm x 4064mm). |
| Threaded or Chained (US) |
see Pipelining. |
| Thumbnails |
the first ideas or sketches of a designer noted down for future reference. |
| Tied letters |
see Ligature. |
| TIFF |
Tag Image File Format. An image file format that is supported by the majority of image-editing programs, running on a wide variety of computer platforms. |
| Tint |
the effect of adding white to a solid colour or of screening a solid area. |
| Tip in |
the separate insertion of a single page into a book either during or after binding by pasting one edge. |
| Tissue overlay |
Usually a thin transparent paper placed over artwork for protection uses for marking color breaks and other printer instructions. |
| Tonal Curves |
These curves are used to adjust smoothly the tonal range of a scanned image. Curves can be adjusted for the overall image, a selected portion of the image, or individual color channels (CMYK). See the Scanning section for more information. |
| Tone line process |
the process of producing line art from a continuous tone original. |
| Toolbox |
an on screen mouse operated facility that allows the user to choose from a selection of 'tools' to create simple goemetric shapes- lines, boxes, circles etc. and to add fill patterns. |
| Transfer tape |
A peel and stick tape used in business forms. |
