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colour printing

  • In photoengraving: Colour separation

    …a critical operation, for the proofing must be carried out under conditions simulating as closely as possible those that will be encountered on the production press. Specially built proof presses make this possible. In appearance they resemble four conventional press units placed end-to-end, and the sheet of paper is passed…

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proofreading

  • Proofreaders' marks
    In proofreading

    …and marking corrections on a proof or other copy of the text of articles and books before publication. Proofreading dates from the early days of printing. A contract of 1499 held the author finally responsible for correction of proofs. In modern practice, proofs are made first from a galley, a…

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