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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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gross weight

Printing & publishing; Paper

The total weight of merchandise and shipping container.

screen ruling

Printing & publishing; Paper

The number of lines or dots per inch on a halftone screen.

color separation

Printing & publishing; Paper

The method used in breaking down the primary colors needed to prepare plates for printing color work.

day-glo

Printing & publishing; Paper

Trade name for inks and papers containing fluorescent pigments.

pica

Printing & publishing; Paper

Unit of measure, approximately 1/6 of an inch, used in graphic arts. Twelve points make one pica.

overpressure

Printing & publishing; Paper

Too much pressure, causing ink to tend to plug letters, especially halftone dots.

correspondence papers

Printing & publishing; Paper

Writing papers in attractive finishes, weights or colors.