process printing
Americannoun
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a method of printing almost any color by using a limited number of separate color plates, as yellow, magenta, cyan, and black, in combination.
noun
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a method of making reproductions of a coloured picture, usually by using four halftone plates for different coloured inks
Etymology
Origin of process printing
First recorded in 1930–35
Example Sentences
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On this press are duplicated, from the finest screen half-tones, the highest quality electrotypes and nickeltypes to be used in three and four color process printing.
From From Xylographs to Lead Molds; A.D. 1440-A.D. 1921 by Forster, H. C.
But the pressure that is required for the blue process printing, although slight, is much greater than is used in the ordinary photographic process.
From Scientific American Supplement, No. 365, December 30, 1882 by Various
It is, undoubtedly, the best frame for blue process printing, when the area of the glass is not too large.
From Scientific American Supplement, No. 365, December 30, 1882 by Various
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