Printing Glossary of Terms

Fake duotone.Halftone in one ink color printed over screen tint of a second ink color.

Fast film.Film that requires relatively little light to record an image.

Film coat. Paper with a very thin coating.

Film laminate. Thin sheet of plastic adhered to printed paper for protection.

Filter.Colored glass or gelatin used to reduce or eliminate specific colors from light before it strikes film or paper.

Final count.Number of printed pieces delivered and charged for.

Fine screen. Screen with ruling of more than 150 lines per inch.

Finish. Surface characteristic of paper.

Finishing. Inclusive term sometimes used for all bindery operations.

Finish size.Size of printed product after production is complete.

Fixer.Chemical that prevents deterioration of images on photosensitive paper.

Flat. in photography, characteristic of an image that lacks contrast. In printing, an assembly of negatives taped to masking material and ready for platemaking.

Flexography. Method of printing on a web press using rubber plates with raised images.

Flood.To cover a sheet with ink or varnish.

Flop.To reproduce a photograph or illustration so that its image faces opposite from the original.

Flush cover. Cover that is trimmed to the same size as inside pages, as with paperback books.

Flute. Paper pleat between the walls in corrugated cardboard.

Foil emboss. To foil stamp and emboss an image.

Foil stamping. Method of printing on a letter press using thin metallic or pigmented film and a die.

Form. One side of a press sheet.

Format. Size, shape, and overall style of a layout or printed piece.

Formula pricing.Printing prices based on standard papers, formats, ink colors, and quantities.

Fountain. Reservoir for ink or water on a press.

Fountain solution.Mixture of water and chemicals that dampens a printing plate to prevent ink from adhering to its non-image area.

4-color process.Technique of printing that uses the four process colors of ink to simulate color photographs or illustrations.

Free sheet. Paper made from cooked wood fibers mixed with chemicals and washed free of impurities.

French fold.Two folds at right angles to each other.

Fully saturated.Photographer term for rich color.

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Commented by Rahul ip:178.217.133.*	2013-02-20 15:39:10
Beautiful.I made a page or two for Eve's scrapbook maybe a colupe of months after she died, but it was just too hard.  So all of the stuff has been packed up.  One day...I'm glad that you could start.  I hope it's a peaceful journey.  One small step at a time... Big hugs.
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Commented by Trey ip:15.185.106.*	2012-12-10 12:31:08
Some printers aclautly use color to print black (for instance, some mix in a little yellow). So you do need the color cartridge, even if you're only printing black. If you never print color, a laser printer might be a better choice.
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Commented by Vinachecweblackjacke ip:213.157.16.*	2012-12-10 10:46:27
I agree, any topic connected with the Civil War would be a great chioce.  Try to find a more specific topic within this subject to focus on (what kind of weapons were in use, Andersonville prison camp, The Confederate States of America, etc.).
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Commented by Betty ip:200.50.161.*	2012-12-10 10:17:41
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Commented by Nireekshan ip:193.23.123.*	2012-12-10 07:13:12
How big do you want to print them, and how much money do you have to spend? Are you primarily pinntrig B W or color? Will you be pinntrig massive quantities for sale or just a few?There are far too many options for a simple answer.
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