Printing and Design Processes Quiz

A process used to create raised or sunken designs on materials like book covers and cards.

Determines the book layout, including page format and margins.

Printer resolution, measured by dots per inch.

Display resolution, measured by pixels per inch.

Embossing uses thick, rigid materials like cardstock (paper).

Applying varnish to specific areas of printed sheets using a relief printing plate or silkscreen printing.

Applying a plastic sheet to printed materials to enhance appearance and protect from damage.

Lamination used for items needing water or temperature resistance, like food packaging.

A less common type of lamination that creates a matte finish.

Applying plastic/acetate to print with heat.

A fast and affordable method of checking and verifying designs before printing, using digital devices.

Ink safe for contact with food items.

Checking colors, sizes, and layouts before final printing.

From simple printers to high-end plotters, accommodating various print sizes.

DIN and ISO formats like A2, A3, A4, A5, and A6, used for various printing tasks.

The halftone dots printed are larger than the original dots on the printing plate.

Uses CMYK colors and printing plates made from film negatives (or electronic files) to create images.

A color model using Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Key (Black) inks for printing.

A clear coating applied to printed sheets.

Applied in a special unit on offset presses, dries quickly, and can be glossy or matte.

The designer needs to work with the printer to complete a job successfully and on time, and prevent expensive errors.

A color management device that helps the printer analyze special colors.

Planning the layout of images for printing, ensuring recto and verso alignment.

Used in printing to correctly position recto and verso images, ensuring perfect register.

A system used to manage colors in printing. Uses a spectrophotometer

A device used to measure the density of printed inks and ensure consistent print quality.

A filter used in a densitometer to reduce the impact of wet ink on measurements, ensuring accurate readings.

A blueprint used by printers to check for accuracy in page layout, pagination, and image registration.

Space reserved on the edges of a printed sheet to allow for secure handling by the printing press.

The recommended gripper allowance for imposition in print jobs is 10mm.

A printing technology where laser diodes directly create images on a plate, eliminating film processing.

The number of dots per inch used to create different shades and colors in printing.

A pattern of tiny dots (halfscreen dots) used to create images on a printed surface.

Printing processes can only apply ink or no ink to surfaces, creating variations in colors and tones.

Tiny dots of varying sizes that create images in printing, mimicking the pixels of a computer screen.

A quick and affordable method to check designs before printing, using digital devices and good color management.

The type of ink typically used in digital proofing, known for their color vibrancy and durability.

Standard paper sizes used in digital proofing, like A2 (large), A3 (medium), A4 (letter), A5 (notepad), and A6 (postcard).

Packaging for food items that requires non-toxic inks to ensure safety for consumers.

Devices used for digital proofing, ranging from desktop color printers to high-end digital plotters.

Color proofing helps ensure the final printed product matches the design, eliminating costly reprints and disappointment.

In offset printing, the halftone dots printed on paper are larger than the original dots on the printing plate.

A printing system that uses Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, and Key (black) inks to create a range of colors. Each color is printed separately using plates, and the inks are layered to create the desired image.

Using plates and inks to create a printed image, one color at a time. Plates are created from film negatives or electronic files.

A clear coating applied to printed sheets to enhance the look and feel of the printed image. It can be glossy or matte.

Applied in a special unit on offset presses, dries quickly and can be glossy or matte.