English glossary of printing
There are 576 entries in this glossary.K
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| K (Kilobyte) |
1024 bytes, a binary 1,000. |
| Keep standing |
to hold type or plates ready for reprints. |
| Kerning |
the adjustment of spacing between certain letter pairs, A and V for example, to obtain a more pleasing appearance. Not all DTP systems can achieve this. |
| Keyline |
an outline drawn or set on artwork showing the size and position of an illustration or halftone. |
| Kiss die cut |
To cut the top layer of a pressure sensitive sheet and not the backing. |
| Knock out |
To mask out an image. |
| Kraft paper |
a tough brown paper used for packing. |
