print-friendly
Ready for paper
Print-friendly describes documents, web pages, or formats optimized for printing on paper.
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The term emerged with the web, where screen-optimized designs often translate poorly to paper.
Showing minute visual detail
- sharpnessKeenness of edge, mind, or image
- contrastNotable difference between things
- crispnessSnappy, firm texture
- definitionStatement of meaning
brightness · vividness · neatness · uncluttered · simplicity · precision · distinctness · clean
Character style set
- typefaceLettering style design
- serifLetter terminal flourish
- sans-serifType without terminal strokes
- kerningLetter-pair spacing adjustment
leading · tracking · readability · contrast · alignment · margin · spacing · legibility
Tonal range, black to white
- tonerImaging powder or facial astringent
- cartridgeSealed container for supplies
- monochromeSingle-color rendering
- black-and-whiteWithout color gradations
duplex · double-sided · efficient · minimal · streamlined · cost-effective
Converted waste into material
- sustainableAble to endure long-term
- biodegradableAble to decompose naturally
- post-consumerUsed then discarded material
- chlorine-freeContains no Cl
Edge of a page
- whitespaceUnprintable gap characters
- headerTop line of document
- footerBottom-of-page information
- paginationSequential numbering of sheets
column · gutter · bleed · trim · portrait · landscape · A4 · formatting
high-resolution
Showing minute visual detail
- sharpnessKeenness of edge, mind, or image
- contrastNotable difference between things
- crispnessSnappy, firm texture
definition · brightness · vividness · neatness · uncluttered · simplicity · precision · distinctness · clean · minimal
font
Character style set
- typefaceLettering style design
- serifLetter terminal flourish
- sans-serifType without terminal strokes
kerning · leading · tracking · readability · contrast · alignment · margin · spacing · legibility · justification
grayscale
Tonal range, black to white
- tonerImaging powder or facial astringent
- cartridgeSealed container for supplies
- monochromeSingle-color rendering
black-and-white · duplex · double-sided · efficient · minimal · streamlined · cost-effective
recycled
Converted waste into material
- sustainableAble to endure long-term
- biodegradableAble to decompose naturally
- post-consumerUsed then discarded material
chlorine-free · low-impact · carbon-neutral · renewable · compostable
magnification
Degree of visual enlargement
margin
Edge of a page
- whitespaceUnprintable gap characters
- headerTop line of document
- footerBottom-of-page information
pagination · column · gutter · bleed · trim · portrait · landscape · A4 · formatting · template