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second impression setoff [2 records]

Record 1 2002-01-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Graphic Arts and Printing
DEF

Setoff from one print to a facing print or sheet.

OBS

It occurs when printed pages are folded or printed sheets are stacked too soon after printing.

Key term(s)
  • opposite page set off
  • second impression set off
  • second impression setoff
  • companion page set-off
  • companion page set off

French

Domaine(s)
  • Imprimerie et arts graphiques
DEF

Maculage provenant du contact entre deux imprimés, soit opposés après pliage, soit successifs dans une pile.

Spanish

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Record 2 2002-01-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Graphic Arts and Printing
DEF

Setoff when the ink image on the sheet transfers to the non-image areas of the blanket of a following unit.

OBS

This ink prints onto the next sheet out-of-register causing the appearance of doubling. It can also be caused by rippling or premature contact of paper with the form or offset blanket.

Key term(s)
  • second impression set off

French

Domaine(s)
  • Imprimerie et arts graphiques
DEF

Maculage provenant de l'encre transférée d'une première impression au cylindre de pression de l'unité d'impression suivante.

Spanish

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