Kerning
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The narrowing of space between two letters so that they become closer and take up less space on the page. |
Key
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(1) The screw that controls ink flow from the ink fountain of a printing press. (2) To relate loose pieces of copy to their positions on a layout or mechanical using a system of numbers or letters. (3) Alternate term for the color black, as in ‘key plate.’ Keylines Lines on a mechanical or negative showing the exact size, shape and location of photographs or other graphic elements. Also called holding lines |
Key Negative or Plate
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Negative or plate that prints the most detail, thus whose image guides the register of images from other plates. Also called key printer |
Keyline
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Lines that are drawn on artwork that indicate the exact placement, shape and size of elements including halftones, illustrations, etc. |
Kiss Die Cut
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To die cut the top layer, but not the backing layer, of self-adhesive paper. Also called face cut |
Kiss Impression
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Lightest possible impression that will transfer ink to a Substrate |
Kraft
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A coarse unbleached paper used for printing and industrial products. |
Kraft Paper
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Strong paper used for wrapping and to make grocery bags and large envelopes |
