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offset printing — noun a plate makes an inked impression on a rubber blanketed cylinder, which in turn transfers it to the paper • Syn: ↑offset • Derivationally related forms: ↑offset (for: ↑offset) • Hypernyms: ↑printing, ↑ … Useful english dictionary
offset lithography — noun offset printing by lithography • Hypernyms: ↑lithography * * * noun see offset I, 8b * * * Lithog. offset (def. 6). [1955 60] * * * offset printing, offset lithography or offset litho printing … Useful english dictionary
Offset printing — Web fed offset lithographic press at speed … Wikipedia
offset — n. & v. n. 1 a side shoot from a plant serving for propagation. 2 an offshoot or scion. 3 a compensation; a consideration or amount diminishing or neutralizing the effect of a contrary one. 4 Archit. a sloping ledge in a wall etc. where the… … Useful english dictionary
Set-off (printing) — In printing, set off is the term given to the unwanted transfer of ink from one printed sheet [offset printing Offset Litho Printing Techniques] to another. The problem can occur with most types of printing, and is avoided by the use of anti set… … Wikipedia
offset printing — Lithog. offset (def. 6). * * * or offset lithography or litho offset In commercial printing, a widely used technique in which the inked image on a printing plate is imprinted on a rubber cylinder and then transferred (offset) to paper or other… … Universalium
offset — n., adj. /awf set , of /; v. /awf set , of /, n., adj., v., offset, offsetting. n. 1. something that counterbalances, counteracts, or compensates for something else; compensating equivalent. 2. the start, beginning, or outset. 3. a short lateral… … Universalium
Letterpress printing — is a term for printing text with movable type, in which the raised surface of the type is inked and then pressed against a smooth substance to obtain an image in reverse. In addition to the direct impression of inked movable type onto paper or… … Wikipedia
Lenticular printing — Close up of the surface of a lenticular print. Lenticular printing is a technology in which a lenticular lens is used to produce images with an illusion of depth, or the ability to change or move as the image is viewed from different angles.… … Wikipedia
History of printing — The history of printing began as an attempt to make easier and reduce the cost of reproducing multiple copies of documents, fabrics, wall papers and so on. Printing streamlined the process of communication, and contributed to the development of… … Wikipedia
