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Printing & publishing

The industry concerned with the preparation and distribution of printed material to the general public.

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lithographic image

Printing & publishing; Paper

An ink-receptive image on the lithographic press plate; the design or drawing on stone or a metal plate.

pick tester

Printing & publishing; Paper

An instrument designed to measure the pick resistance of paper, through the use of inks with varying degrees of tack.

stiff

Printing & publishing; Paper

An ink with too much body.

gloss ink

Printing & publishing; Paper

An ink containing an extra quantity of varnish, which gives a glossy appearance when dry.

opaque ink

Printing & publishing; Paper

An ink that conceals all color beneath it.

fast-drying ink

Printing & publishing; Paper

An ink that dries soon after printing.

long ink

Printing & publishing; Paper

An ink that has good flow on ink rollers of a press. If the ink is too long, it breaks up into filaments on the press, and causes flying as on a newspaper press.