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TYPE PRINT CONTRAST SIGNAL [1 record]

Record 1 2002-09-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Inks and Colour Reproduction (Graphic Arts)
OBS

The type print contrast signal, i.e. density, is measured with a microdensitometer, such as the McBeth PCM II Optical Comparator or similar instrument. Measurements are made on type throughout the job lot and the average PCS is calculated.

OBS

Quality assurance.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Encres et couleurs (Industrie graphique)
OBS

Unité de contraste de densité entre le blanc et la couleur; exprimée en pourcentage.

OBS

Assurance de la qualité.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Tintas y colores (Artes gráficas)
DEF

En el reconocimiento de caracters ópticos es una medida del contraste entre un carácter impreso y el papel sobre el cual se imprimió.

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