PRINTING


Meaning of PRINTING in English

I

Process for reproducing text and illustrations, traditionally by applying ink to paper under pressure, but today including various other methods.

In modern commercial printing, three basic techniques are used. offset printing the printing and nonprinting areas of the plate differ not in height but in wettability.

II

[c mediumvioletred] (as used in expressions)

colour printing

gravure printing

letterpress printing

typographic printing

relief printing

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