tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13561861408985885512024-03-14T00:23:13.711-07:00printing glossaryUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1356186140898588551.post-83414632747422113262008-03-12T21:38:00.003-07:002008-03-12T21:38:47.879-07:00BinderyAn establishment that binds books, pamphlets, etc.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1356186140898588551.post-90976468519560627942008-03-12T21:38:00.001-07:002008-03-12T21:38:20.126-07:00Binder boardHigh-quality, single-ply, solid pulp binding board.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1356186140898588551.post-27794569392824873402008-03-12T21:37:00.005-07:002008-03-12T21:37:56.002-07:00BinderPerson who does bindery work. Also, a device equipped with metal rings for holding looseleaf sheets.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1356186140898588551.post-80780689577812197932008-03-12T21:37:00.003-07:002008-03-12T21:37:35.977-07:00Binary codeIn computer systems, a code that makes use of two distinct characters, usually 0 and 1.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1356186140898588551.post-20212086765295380792008-03-12T21:37:00.001-07:002008-03-12T21:37:16.887-07:00BinaryIn computer system, a base-2 numbering system using the digits 0 and 1.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1356186140898588551.post-56011710630388971842008-03-12T21:36:00.003-07:002008-03-12T21:36:58.391-07:00Bible paperA thin, opaque, high-tensilestrength book paper used where low bulk is essential: for bibles, insurance rate books, encyclopedias, etc. Basis weights normally range from 14 to 30 pounds.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1356186140898588551.post-20921748697639498202008-03-12T21:36:00.001-07:002008-03-12T21:36:26.331-07:00BFBoldface (which see).Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1356186140898588551.post-37624208384864260092008-03-12T21:35:00.002-07:002008-03-12T21:36:07.368-07:00BevelSloping edge around the outside of an engraving or electrotype that permits it to be locked with hooks onto a patent base (which see).<br/><br/><br/>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1356186140898588551.post-37062013916730865822008-03-12T21:35:00.001-07:002008-03-12T21:35:39.141-07:00Benday processApplication of dot or line patterns to line plates in order to create the effect of flat tones or shadings. Named after the man who developed the process, Ben Day. Now an obsolete process, superseded by laying photographic screen tints.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1356186140898588551.post-90968983807637405242008-03-12T21:34:00.003-07:002008-03-12T21:34:55.677-07:00BedIn letterpress printing, the flat part of the press that holds the type form during printing: a job that is ready for the press is ready to be "put to bed."Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1356186140898588551.post-70599086224145979262008-03-12T21:34:00.001-07:002008-03-12T21:34:19.129-07:00BearersIn composition, strips of type-high metal placed around the type form to protect the printing surface when the form is to be electrotyped. In photoengraving, the excess, or "dead" metal left on the printing plate to protect the live matter from excess pressure when molding for electroplating. On printing presses, metal rims beside the gears on which the printing cylinder rides. In reproduction proofing, strips of typehigh metal placed outside the live matter of the form to even up the printing pressure and prevent the ink rollers from slurring the form.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1356186140898588551.post-83947807547814033402008-03-12T21:33:00.001-07:002008-03-12T21:33:38.637-07:00Bastard sizeA non-standard size of any material used in the graphic arts.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1356186140898588551.post-21576656516384533352008-03-12T21:32:00.002-07:002008-03-12T21:33:08.546-07:00Bastard progressives or progsAlso called Hollywood progs. A set of progressive proofs showing every possible color combination of the four process colors. The exact and specific effect of any two or three colors can be determined and intelligent comments formualted for correction by the platemaker. Sequence of a normal set of bastard progs is: yellow, red, yellow-red, blue, yellow-blue, red-blue, yellow-redblue, black, yellow-black, red-black, blueblack, yellow-red-black, yellow-blue-black, red-blue-black, and yellow-red-blue-black.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1356186140898588551.post-13831112575056142102008-03-12T21:32:00.001-07:002008-03-12T21:32:33.173-07:00Basis weightWeight in pounds of 500 sheets (a ream) of paper cut to a given standard size (this size is called the basissize and varies depending on the grade of paper).Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1356186140898588551.post-38272501103729060092008-03-12T21:31:00.003-07:002008-03-12T21:31:50.155-07:00BaselineHorizontal line upon which all the characters in a given line stand.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1356186140898588551.post-17455404716252250872008-03-12T21:31:00.001-07:002008-03-12T21:31:22.715-07:00BaseSee Patent base.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1356186140898588551.post-78459425567005282272008-03-12T21:30:00.002-07:002008-03-12T21:31:00.550-07:00Baronial envelopeSquare type of envelope used for announcements, formal correspondence, and many kinds of greeting cards.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1356186140898588551.post-25971295557363351372008-03-12T21:30:00.001-07:002008-03-12T21:30:38.607-07:00BankCabinet or bench on which type is made up or stored in readiness for makeup.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1356186140898588551.post-10153161858118447332008-03-12T21:29:00.001-07:002008-03-12T21:29:56.909-07:00Bag paperUsually kraft paper (which see), used for making bags. Paper weight varies depending on bag size.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1356186140898588551.post-55903389959534791122008-03-12T21:28:00.002-07:002008-03-12T21:29:12.830-07:00Bad breakIn composition, when the first line of a page is hyphenated. Also, incorrect end-of-line hyphenation.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1356186140898588551.post-91369030228336900912008-03-12T21:28:00.001-07:002008-03-12T21:28:43.404-07:00Back liningPaper or fabric that adheres to the backbone, or spine, of a hardcover book.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1356186140898588551.post-60706251279602295122008-03-12T21:27:00.000-07:002008-03-12T21:28:03.706-07:00Backing-upIn presswork, printing the reverse side of a sheet.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1356186140898588551.post-81535552867725081342008-03-12T21:26:00.000-07:002008-03-12T21:27:20.652-07:00BackingA metal backing soldered to duplicate printing plates to make them 11 points (0.1524") thick for use on patent blocks or printing bed bases.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1356186140898588551.post-14941709190466929512008-03-12T21:25:00.000-07:002008-03-12T21:26:41.200-07:00BackboneAlso called spine. In binding, that part of a book binding that connects the front and back covers.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1356186140898588551.post-32140479961722868372006-10-12T23:50:00.004-07:002006-10-12T23:51:08.590-07:00Author's Alterations (AA's)At the proofing stage, changes that the client requests to be made concerning original art provided. AA's are considered an additional cost to the client usually.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0