| Eggshell finish |
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The finish of paper surface that resembles an eggshell achieved by omitting the calendar process. Reference calendar rolls. |
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| Electronic Proof |
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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. |
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| Elliptical dot |
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Halftone screens in which the dots are actually elongated to produce improved middle tones. |
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| Em |
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A unit of measurement equaling 12 points or 4.5mm. |
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| Embossed |
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A method of paper finishing whereby a pattern is pressed into the paper when it is dry. |
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| Embossing |
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The molding and reshaping of paper by the use of special metal dies and heat, counter dies and pressure, to produce a raised image on the paper surface. |
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| Emulsion |
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A light sensitive substance used as a coating for film; made from a silver halide compound. This side should face the lens when the film is exposed. |
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| Enamel |
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A term that describes a glossy coating on paper. |
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| Endsheet |
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Attaching the final sheet of a signature of a book to the binding. |
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| English finish |
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A grade of uncoated book paper with a smooth uniform surface. |
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| Engraving |
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A printing process whereby images such as copy or art are etched onto a plate. When ink is applied, these etched areas act as small wells to hold the ink; paper is forced against this die and the ink is lifted out of the etched areas creating raised images on the paper. |
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| Estimate |
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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 |
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| Etch |
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The process of producing an image on a plate by the use of acid. |
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| Even smalls |
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The use of smaller sized capitals at the beginning of a sentence without the use of larger sized caps. |
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| Expanded type |
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Type with width greater than normal producing a rectangular effect. |
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| Exposure |
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That stage of the photographic process where the image is produced on the light sensitive coating. |
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| Extender |
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A white pigment added to a colored pigment to reduce its intensity and improve its working qualities. |
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