Image - The digitized representation of a graphic element (photograph, painting, film) bitmapped in computer memory for display on a video monitor for output in paper or film form. Image to Plate on Press - Technology that images one or more plates in position on press for color reproduction. Imagesetter - A high-resolution laser output device that writes data on photosensitive paper or film. The data is processed by a RIP and can record halftones and line images as well as type. Imposition - Laying out pages in a press form so that when the pages are printed and folded they will be in proper order. Impression - One sheet passing once through the press. Imprinting - To print new copy on a previously printed sheet, such as imprinting an employee�s name on business cards. In-line - Components of a system arranged in a logical production sequence and in such a way that materials are automatically fed to the next component. An example would be a coating tower on a press to apply the lacquer or UV coating on the same pass as the color. |
Indirect Screen - The process of first separating a photo or artwork into the four process colors by creating continuous tones. The dots are then added using an additional process. Ink Balance - Relationship of the densities and dot gain of process inks to each other and to a standard density of neutral gray. Ink Jet - A method of printing images using jets that squirt minuscule drops of ink onto a variety of surfaces. Inplant - A department or division of a company that does printing only for that company. Insert - A printed piece prepared for insertion into a publication or another printed piece. Intaglio - Method of printing in which the image is etched below the non-printing surface. Gravure and engraving are the most common forms. Intensity - The measurement of color from dull to brilliant. |