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A glossary of graphic, typography, prepress, print and bindery
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There are 4 names in this directory beginning with the letter O.
Offset Printing
Printing technique that transfers ink from a plate to a blanket to paper instead of directly from plate to paper.

Opacity
(1) Characteristic of paper or other substrate that prevents printing on one side from showing through the other side. (2) Characteristic of ink that prevents the substrate from showing through.

Outline Font
A font that consists of mathematical equations that describe what each letter shape (glyph) should look like. Outline fonts can be printed at any size and at any resolution without “jaggies” or loss of quality. TrueType fonts are typical examples of outline fonts.

Overprint
(1)To print one image over a sheet previously printed with an image or colour. (2) A shape of an object (e.g. box, shape, text or a logo) that is printed on top of background colours or objects that it covers. The opposite of knockout.

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Marketing Ideas

Make an impression with business cards

Business cards play a major role in first impressions, especially in the business world. We’ve been in print for a long time, so we’ve got our own list of tips and tricks to share.

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November 8, 2018
Creative Design

What is bleed and how do I add it to my design

Ink that prints beyond the trim edge of the page to ensure it extends to the edge of the page after trimming. You should always create 3mm bleed on all edges where needed.

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November 8, 2018
Creative Design

What are some standard sizes for artwork

Here’s a list of some of the standard page sizes used in Australia, with dimensions that include bleed and which indicate the safe print area.

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CMYK and RGB and why it matters

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