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Scope

1.1 This terminology standard gives definitions for problems that develop with printed matter as a result of deficiencies in the ink, substrate, press, or combinations thereof.

1.2 These definitions cover the three major printing processes and are given in the following sequence: lithography, flexography, and gravure. For further information see Refs (1-4) at the end of this standard.

Significance and Use

A common set of definitions is essential to improve communication and avoid misunderstanding among ink makers, substrate makers, and printers.

The term “paper” in this standard also encompasses the term “paperboard.”

Definitions that are verbatim from one of the referenced sources are indicated by giving the acronym of the organization or the author of the book at the end of the definition.

Keywords

Printed matter; Printers; Terminology; ICS Number Code 01.040.87 (Paint and colour industries (Vocabularies)); 87.080 (Inks. Printing inks)

To find similar documents by ASTM Volume:

06.02 (Paint -- Products and Applications; Protective Coatings; Pipeline Coatings)

To find similar documents by classification:

01.040.87 (Paint and colour industries (Vocabularies))

87.080 (Inks. Printing inks Materials for graphic technology, see 37.100.20)

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