Finishing Processes- There are several different types of finishing choices when it comes to finishing processes. Finishing processes are generally done after the print is complete. This is done to add a higher quality to the print, some of the types of finishing are laminating, mounting, image transfer, trimming and coating.

Folding Dummy- A folding dummy is a handmade replica or a close example of a printed piece to show a printer what the final work should look like.

Imagesetter- An imagesetter is a very expensive machine that has several different sizes and formats.  This typesetting device which is able to produce high-resolution output directly from a computer file, then transfers electronic text and graphics directly to film, plates, or photo-sensitive paper.

Pica vs Point-  Pica is a standard of measurement and every pica equals 1/6 inch.  Point is a measurement unit equal to 1/72 of an inch. Every pica equals 12 points and every 72 points equals one inch.

Die Cutting- Die cutting is a process in which a metal die with sharp edges is pressed into the material to cut the object. Materials that generally get due cut are metal and paper.


The importance of Registration – It is important to register because it helps to protect brand name and image.  Registering helps to prevent others from using brand logo’s or icons.  

Purpose of RIP-  RIP which stands for raster image processor is used in printing systems to produce bitmaps and which are then sent to the printer.

VDP- VDP stands for variable data printing; this is a form of digital printing. In VDP you are able to have demand printing which allows elements such as text, images or graphics to be changed from one printed piece to the next without having to go back into the whole process of changing the piece completely. This helps in keeping the printing process timely and efficient.

Two color print job- Most two color printing jobs are generally used for logos and letterheads.

DPI, LPI, PPI-  DPI stands of dot per inch which is used to measure the resolution of an image both on screen and in print. LPI stands for lines per inch this is used to measure the resolution of images printed in halftones. PPI stands for pixels per inch which is used to measures the number of pixels per line per inch in a digital photo.

CMYK stands for the four main colors; cyan, magenta, yellow and key which is black. These are used in the CMYK color mode that is used in the color printing process. Spot coloring is when specially mixed inks come together in a rainbow of colors, including some special types of ink. CMYK creates color by layering CMYK in different percentages on the page, spot colors are pre-mixed and then applied separately to the page.

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