18 Questions
What is the process of Intaglio printing?
Ink is applied to the printing plate and then wiped off the non-printing areas
What is the primary method used to print the backgrounds, see-through, and SC marks on banknote paper?
Dry litho-offset printing
What is the base material used for the Nyloprint plate in dry litho-offset printing?
Zinc and nylon backing layer
What is the purpose of the chromium layer on the nickel printing plate?
To increase the durability of the plate
How is the ink distributed to obtain a color gradient in dry litho-offset printing?
Through a lateral vibration mechanism
What is one of the oldest printing techniques mentioned in the text?
Letterpress printing
What is used for printing sequential numbers in security documents?
Letterpress printing
What is the characteristic of intaglio printing?
The image is etched or engraved on the surface of a printing plate
What is the process used to engrave the printing plate?
Laser beam method
What is the significance of dry litho-offset printing in security printing?
It is used for printing documents with a high level of security
What is the minimum number of visa and seals pages required in a machine readable passport booklet?
8
What is the advantage of simultaneous printing in dry litho-offset printing?
It allows for printing on both sides of the paper at the same time
What is the primary purpose of the Linear Portrait design in paper and polymer banknote design?
To prevent counterfeiting by making it difficult to reproduce
What is the name of the printing method used to produce the Linear Portrait design?
Intaglio
What is the purpose of the Steel intervals in the production of Linear Colored Guilloche waves?
To divide the ink fountain into separate sections
What is the principle behind the See Through security feature?
Registration of the face and back of the banknote
What is the name of the printing method that allows for the integration of the See Through security feature?
Simultaneous Printing Method
What is the result of attempting to reproduce the Linear Portrait design?
The portrait will appear in a random dot form
Learn about the different printing techniques used to print security documents, including dry litho-offset, intaglio, and letterpress printing. Understand the applications and features of each method.
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