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The definitive source for industry terms
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| Kerning |
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The narrowing of space between two letters so that they become closer and take up less space on the page. |
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| Key plate |
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The printing plate that is used as a guide for the other plates in the color printing process; it usually has the most detail. |
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| Keying |
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The use of symbols, usually letters, to code copy that will appear on a dummy. |
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| Keyline |
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Lines that are drawn on artwork that indicate the exact placement, shape and size of elements including halftones, illustrations etc. |
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| Kiss impression |
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A delicate printed impression, just heavy enough to be seen. |
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| Kraft |
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A coarse unbleached paper used for printing and industrial products. |
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