Questions and Answers
What are the basic elements of the printing process?
Printing plate, Substrate, Ink, Printing machine
Which of the following is not a type of print mentioned in the text?
Paintings
What does prepress operations include in the printing cycle?
Word processing, Graphic arts, Image assembly, Color separation
Which step is NOT part of the printing cycle?
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What does the press phase in the printing cycle involve?
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Which of the following is not mentioned as a kind of print in the text?
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What are the 8 types of printing originals?
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What is a continuous tone original?
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What is the rule of thumb for image resolution in most printing applications?
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What does typesetting begin with?
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What is a manuscript in the context of word processing?
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Study Notes
Printing Process Basics
- The printing process involves three basic phases: prepress, press, and postpress
Prepress Operations
- Include typesetting, original preparation, and plate-making
- Originals can be classified into 8 types: line art, halftone, continuous tone, line and halftone combination, duotone, tritone, quad tone, and process color
Printing Cycle
- Press phase involves transferring ink onto paper or other printing materials
- Postpress operations involve binding, cutting, and finishing of printed materials
Printing Originals
- Continuous tone original is an original with subtle tonal gradations, rather than distinct lines or dots
Image Resolution
- Rule of thumb for image resolution in most printing applications is 1.5 to 2 times the screen ruling
Typesetting
- Begins with manuscript preparation
- Manuscript in the context of word processing is an author's original handwritten or typed draft
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Test your knowledge of the printing process, including the key elements such as printing plates, substrates, ink, and printing machines. Explore different kinds of prints like books, magazines, newspapers, packaging, clothes, and devices. Learn about the printing cycle from preparing the original to finishing.
