Image Area
That portion of the printing plate that carries the ink and prints on paper.
Image Setter
High resolution, large format device for producing film from electronically generated page layouts.
Imposition
Arrangement of pages so that they print correctly on a press sheet and the pages are in proper order when the sheets are folded.
Impression
Product resulting from one cycle of printing machine. The pressure of the image carrier, whether it be the type, plate or blanket, when it contacts the paper.
Index Bristol
A relatively thick paper stock; basis size 25 1/2″ x 30 1/2.”
Indicia
Markings pre-printed on mailing envelopes to replace the stamp.
Industrial Papers
A term used to denote papers such as janitorial, sanitary or heavy packing papers.
Ink Fountain
The device which stores and meters ink to the inking rollers.
Ink Holdout
A quality of paper resistant to ink absorption, allowing the ink to dry on the paper surface.
Ink Setting
The inertial resistance to flow that occurs to ink as soon as it is printed.
Inkometer
A device used to measure the tack of ink.
Inserts
Extra printed pages inserted loosely into printed pieces.
Interleaves
Extra blank pages inserted loosely into book after printing.
Iridescent Paper
A coated stock finished in mother-of-pearl.
Italic
Text that is used to denote emphasis by slanting the type body forward (leaning to the right).
