Print Production Glossary of Terms
A list of terms and definitions related to print production and the printing process.
Color Separation
Color separation is the process by which original artwork is separated into individual color components for printing.
Color separation is the process by which original artwork is separated into individual color components for printing.
Digital Printing
Digital printing refers to modern printing methods that use digital files, such as PDFs, instead of printing plates.
Digital printing refers to modern printing methods that use digital files, such as PDFs, instead of printing plates.
Make-Ready
The term "make-ready" refers to everything done on a press to prepare for the final print job.
The term "make-ready" refers to everything done on a press to prepare for the final print job.
Offset Lithography
Offset lithography is a process used for printing on a flat surface, using printing plates.
Offset lithography is a process used for printing on a flat surface, using printing plates.