printshop
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A printshop is a business that produces printed materials—documents, signs, business cards, posters, and the like.
The term covers everything from small copy centers to large commercial printing operations.
Also spelled as two words: print shop.
Arranging text for print
- letterpressPrinting from raised surfaces
- offsetCompensate by opposing force
- lithographyGrease-based flat plate printing
- flexographyRaised-plate printing method
gravure · embossing · debossing · engraving · etching · binding · stitching · trimming
Apply force downward
- platenPrinting press surface
- rollerRotating cylindrical tool
- cylinderCircular-based solid form
- guillotineVertical beheading apparatus
cutter · folder · collator · stapler · laminator · perforator · scorer · feeder
Color-imparting material
- tonerImaging powder or facial astringent
- cartridgeSealed container for supplies
- cyanBlue-green hue
- magentaVivid purplish-red hue
yellow · black · CMYK · Pantone · colorant · viscosity · opacity · coverage
Printed promotional materials
- flyersPrinted promotional handouts
- postersPrinted wall advertisements
- catalogsComprehensive itemized lists
- bookletsThin bound publications
letterhead · envelopes · banners · signage · pamphlets · leaflets · newsletters · invitations
Character style set
- typefaceLettering style design
- picaPrinting measurement unit
- pointExact location or meaning
- leadingGuiding or pacing type
kerning · tracking · ligature · serif · sans-serif · boldface · italic · uppercase
Goods kept for sale
- bondBinding tie or connection
- cardstockRigid paper material
- coatedHaving a surface layer
- uncoatedWithout protective layer
matte · gloss · satin · weight · grain · ream · sheet · roll
One who arranges type
- pressmanPrinting machine operator
- typesetterArranges text for printing
- proofreaderOne who corrects texts
- platemakerCrafts printing surfaces
stripper · apprentice · journeyman · machinist · foreman
Hockey rink divider
- colophonBook's production statement
- editionSingle published version
- circulationMovement through a system
- ISBNStandard publication number
copyright · frontmatter · backmatter · folio · recto · verso · gutter · spine
typesetting
Arranging text for print
- letterpressPrinting from raised surfaces
- offsetCompensate by opposing force
- lithographyGrease-based flat plate printing
flexography · gravure · embossing · debossing · engraving · etching · binding · stitching · trimming · registration
press
Apply force downward
guillotine · cutter · folder · collator · stapler · laminator · perforator · scorer · feeder · jogger
pigment
Color-imparting material
magenta · yellow · black · CMYK · Pantone · colorant · viscosity · opacity · coverage · density
brochures
Printed promotional materials
- flyersPrinted promotional handouts
- postersPrinted wall advertisements
- catalogsComprehensive itemized lists
booklets · letterhead · envelopes · banners · signage · pamphlets · leaflets · newsletters · invitations · postcards
font
Character style set
leading · kerning · tracking · ligature · serif · sans-serif · boldface · italic · uppercase · lowercase
stock
Goods kept for sale
uncoated · matte · gloss · satin · weight · grain · ream · sheet · roll · web
compositor
One who arranges type
- pressmanPrinting machine operator
- typesetterArranges text for printing
- proofreaderOne who corrects texts
platemaker · stripper · apprentice · journeyman · machinist · foreman
blueline
Hockey rink divider
- colophonBook's production statement
- editionSingle published version
- circulationMovement through a system
ISBN · copyright · frontmatter · backmatter · folio · recto · verso · gutter · spine · cover
- industrial sitesfactory floor, oil refinery, factories, petrochemical plants, plants
- Colonial WilliamsburgColonial Williamsburg, Capitol Building, living history, period costumes, blacksmith
- Victorian establishmentsapothecary, boarding house, coffeehouse, general store, gin palace
- arts districtart gallery, artist studio, mural, public art, open studio
- art spacesart gallery, art museum, gallery, art studio, sculpture garden
printshoppaperless office
Fully electronic document environment
streaming service · email service · broadcast studio · web press