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| EPS - Encapsulated PostScript. A file format used to transfer PostScript image information from one program to another. The preferred file format for saving images, as it is resolution independent, as opposed to TIFF. |
| face - an abbreviation for typeface referring to a family in a given style. |
| finished size - the dimensions of a finished print job after folding and binding. |
| flat size - the dimensions of a finished print job before folding and binding. |
| flush left - copy aligned along the left margin. |
| flush right - copy aligned along the right margin. |
| flyer - an inexpensively produced circular used for promotional distribution. |
| foil stamping - a process for stamping a design on a book cover without ink by using a colored foil with pressure from a heated die or block. |
| font (or fount) - a complete set of characters in a typeface. |
| form letter - used in word processing to describe a repetitive letter in which the names and addresses of individuals are automatically generated from a data base or typed individually. |
| four color process - printing in full color using four color separation negatives - yellow, magenta, cyan and black. When blended, these four colors reproduce only a small portion of all the colors found in nature, but they can reproduce the widest range with the fewest inks when printing. |
| Freehand - Macromedia vector based illustration software, commonly used when creating logos and other graphically based images. Similar to Adobe Illustrator. |
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| gatefold - an oversize page where both sides fold into the gutter in overlapping layers. Used to accommodate maps into books. |
| gradation - a smooth transition between black and white, one color and another, or color and the lack of it. |
| grayscale - a range of luminance values for evaluating shading through white to black. Frequently used in discussions about scanners as a measure of their ability to capture halftone images. Basically the more levels the better but with correspondingly larger memory requirements. |
| handwork - bindery procedures that cannot be completed by a machine (usually adds cost to your job). |
| hardback - a case bound book with a separate stiff board cover. |
| High Resolution - 300 DPI |
| Illustrator - Adobe vector based illustration software, commonly used when creating logos and other graphically based images. Similar to Macromedia Freehand. |
| imposition - refers to the arrangement of pages on a printed sheet, which when the sheet is finally printed on both sides, folded and trimmed, will place the pages in their correct order. |
| imprint - (1) the name and place of the publisher and printer required by law if a publication is to be published. Sometimes accompanied by codes indicating the quantity printed, month/year of printing and an internal control number. (2) when text is printed on preprinted stock on another press to add information. |
| insert - an instruction to the printer for the inclusion of additional copy. |
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| justify - the alignment of text along a margin or both margins. This is achieved by adjusting the spacing between the words and characters as necessary so that each line of text finishes at the same point. |
| job number - the number in the upper right hand corner of the Form 3 used for tracking jobs in Printing Services. It is very important to keep this number in case you have questions about your job without your job # the task of locating an order can be extremely time consuming. |
| knockout - a shape or object printed by eliminating (knocking out) all background colors. Contrast to overprinting. |
