Electronic Composition
The assembly of characters into words, lines and paragraphs of text or body matter with graphic elements in page layout form in digital format for reproduction by printing.
Electronic Proof
A process of generating a prepress proof in which paper is electronically exposed to the color separation negatives; the paper is passed through the electrically charged pigmented toners, which adhere electrostatically, resulting in the finished proof.
Elliptical Dot
Halftone screens in which the dots are actually elongated to produce improved middle tones.
Embossed
A method of paper finishing whereby a pattern is pressed into the paper when it is dry.
Embossing
To raise in relief a design or letters already printed on card stock or heavy paper by an uninked block or die. In rubber and plastic plate making the process is usually done by heat.
Enamel
A term that describes a glossy coating on paper.
Endsheet
Attaching the final sheet of a signature of a book to the binding.
Engraving
Attaching the final sheet of a signature of a book to the binding.
Estimate
The form used by the printer to calculate the project for the print buyer. This form contains the basic parameters of the project including size, quantity, colors, bleeds, photos, etc.
Estimator
– One who computes or approximates the cost of work to be done.
Etch
The process of producing an image on a plate by the use of acid.
