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PROOF PRINTING PRESS [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2005-10-25
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Printing Processes - Various
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- digital proof
1, record 1, English, digital%20proof
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A proof produced by means of a special printer that is designed to simulate, as closely as possible, the behavior and color of a printing press. 2, record 1, English, - digital%20proof
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A digital proof is produced without using film; hence, sometimes called a "filmless proof." 2, record 1, English, - digital%20proof
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Procédés d'impression divers
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- épreuve numérique
1, record 1, French, %C3%A9preuve%20num%C3%A9rique
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Épreuve réalisée à partir d'informations numériques enregistrées avant réalisation des films. 2, record 1, French, - %C3%A9preuve%20num%C3%A9rique
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2001-11-20
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Correction and Proofreading (Printing)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- customer's proof
1, record 2, English, customer%27s%20proof
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A proof made by taking a positive photo-print from a colour separation, the printing plate before being used, or by pulling a contact print from the printing plate without mounting it on the press. 1, record 2, English, - customer%27s%20proof
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Correction d'épreuves (Imprimerie)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- épreuve client
1, record 2, French, %C3%A9preuve%20client
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Épreuve obtenue par contact (en positif) avec la plaque d'impression. 1, record 2, French, - %C3%A9preuve%20client
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'épreuve client s'effectue avant de caler les plaques sur la presse d'impression. 1, record 2, French, - %C3%A9preuve%20client
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1999-04-28
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Printing Processes - Various
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- machine proof
1, record 3, English, machine%20proof
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A proof of the job in the printing press. 1, record 3, English, - machine%20proof
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Procédés d'impression divers
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- épreuve de contrôle
1, record 3, French, %C3%A9preuve%20de%20contr%C3%B4le
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Épreuve d'essai provenant d'une machine d'impression. 2, record 3, French, - %C3%A9preuve%20de%20contr%C3%B4le
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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