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IMPOSITION PROOF [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2015-02-11
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Correction and Proofreading (Printing)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- imposition proof
1, record 1, English, imposition%20proof
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- layout proof 2, record 1, English, layout%20proof
correct
- page proof 3, record 1, English, page%20proof
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Like the blueprint, the imposition proof(or layout proof) is mainly intended for checking the content and completeness of the elements of printing copy. 2, record 1, English, - imposition%20proof
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In contrast to a blueprint, this proof is in color, although the colors are not binding. Large-format inkjet printers are mainly used for printing imposition proofs of this kind today. 2, record 1, English, - imposition%20proof
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Correction d'épreuves (Imprimerie)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- épreuve d'imposition
1, record 1, French, %C3%A9preuve%20d%27imposition
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 tirée pour vérifier l'imposition du document à imprimer avant de fabriquer une plaque ou de procéder à l'impression. 1, record 1, French, - %C3%A9preuve%20d%27imposition
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2003-05-08
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Lithography, Offset Printing and Collotype
- Intaglio Printing
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- blueprint
1, record 2, English, blueprint
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- blueline 1, record 2, English, blueline
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A same-size copy made from paper impregnated with iron-salt compounds taken from a translucent original; often used for showing proofs from offset negatives prior to making offset plates. The resulting print is blue except where shielded by ink on the original. 2, record 2, English, - blueprint
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The blueprint replaced the traditional press proof as a means of checking layout and imposition where photographic systems are used in the composition and preparatory stages of production. 3, record 2, English, - blueprint
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Lithographie, offset et phototypie
- Impression en creux (héliogravure)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- bleu au ferrocyanure
1, record 2, French, bleu%20au%20ferrocyanure
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- bleu au ferroprussiate 1, record 2, French, bleu%20au%20ferroprussiate
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- ferro 1, record 2, French, ferro
correct, masculine noun
- bleu 1, record 2, French, bleu
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Épreuve positive obtenue sur papier au ferrocyanure d'après le négatif d'un document. Sert à la confection des maquettes de mise en page des travaux qui s'imprimeront en hélio ou en offset. 2, record 2, French, - bleu%20au%20ferrocyanure
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le terme «ferroprussiate» est un synonyme ancien de «ferrocyanure». 3, record 2, French, - bleu%20au%20ferrocyanure
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Litografía, offset y fototipia
- Impresión intaglio
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- cianotipo
1, record 2, Spanish, cianotipo
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- copia heliográfica 1, record 2, Spanish, copia%20heliogr%C3%A1fica
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Graphic Arts and Printing
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- uniform inking 1, record 3, English, uniform%20inking
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
v. "proof", starting : mise en marche paper rolls : bobines de papier-machine en blanc(imprime d’un seul côté de la feuille)-machine à retiration(imprime au recto et au verso) press : presse justified lines : ligne keyboard : clavier : caster : fondeuse bed of machine : marbre : quoins : coins imposing :imposition : chase : coins 1, record 3, English, - uniform%20inking
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Imprimerie et arts graphiques
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- encrage uniforme 1, record 3, French, encrage%20uniforme
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
imprimerie (v. Lar. arts & métiers 1, record 3, French, - encrage%20uniforme
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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