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IGT Print Tester (IGT Pick Tester) |
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A test instrument that measures the resistance of paper to picking or delamination. |
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Image Area |
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That portion of the printing plate that carries the ink and prints on paper. |
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Imagesetter |
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A high resolution device to output printer's film from a disk. Also a cool yuppy. |
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Imposition |
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The correct sequential arrangement of pages that are to be printed, along with all the margins in proper alignment, before producing the plates for printing. |
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Impregnation |
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The absorption of an impregnating agent into paper. |
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Impressed Watermark |
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A semi-genuine watermark made in the press section using engraved rolls while the web is still wet. It is sometimes known as a "rubber mark”. |
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Impression |
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In printing, the pressure of the blanket or plate contacting the paper. |
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Impression Cylinder |
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The backing cylinder of a web printing press. It supports the printing of a paper when the image is being pressed down on the paper from a printing plate or an offset blanket. |
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Imprint Unit |
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An accessory on web presses used to imprint one side of the web with rubber plates. |
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Index Board |
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Woodfree and mechanical board for office and administration purposes. |
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Index Bristols |
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Manufactured from chemical wood pulp, index bristols are characterized by strength, ruggedness, and erasability. |
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Index Card |
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Paperboard used for recording data in library type of filing systems. |
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India Tint |
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The light buff or beige color found in printing papers. |
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Indicia |
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Markings pre-printed on mailing envelopes to replace the stamp. |
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Indirect Printing |
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In printing, ink transfer from image carrier to blanket to paper. Offset presses are indirect printing processes. |
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Industrial Papers |
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A broad term referring to papers manufactured for industrial uses such as packaging, cardboards, tissue, insulating, and wrapping papers. |
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Ingrain |
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Synonym for mottled or granite appearance found in some papers. |
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Ink Absorption |
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Extent of ink penetration into paper. |
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Ink Coverage |
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The degree of completeness of coverage of a printed surface with the intended ink film. |
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Ink Fountain |
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The device, which stores and meters ink to the inking rollers. |
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Ink Holdout |
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A paper's ability to hold printing or writing inks on its surface instead of absorbing the inks. |
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Ink Rub Off |
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The degree to which ink can be removed from the printed surface by rubbing. |
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Ink Setting |
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The inertial resistance to flow that occurs to ink as soon as it is printed. |