Eight sheet
A poster measuring 60 x 80in (153 x 203cm) traditionally constructed of eight individual sheets.
Printing Glossary
Baffled by the jargon some printers use? Let us explain what all those terms mean...
Electronic Printing
A printing method that creates images using electrostatic charges, rather than by pressing ink onto a plate. This method is used by photocopiers, inkjet and laser printers.
Electrostatic printing
A printing process that uses electrostatic charges to transfer images onto a surface which then attracts toner in only the charged areas. The toner is bonded to the sheet by heat.
Emboss
A process of imprinting an image by applying pressure to the back side of a material, giving it a raised effect.
Embossed Finish
Textured paper with a raised or depressed surface.
Emulsion
The non-shiny side of photographic film.
Encapsulated Post Script (EPS)
A high-resolution, electronic file format that can contain vector graphics or bitmap images.
End Sheet
The sheet that attaches the inside pages of a case bound book to its cover.
Engrave
A method that uses pressure to create raised letters and images on the front of the page and indentations on the back.
EPS
Abbreviation for Encapsulated Post Script; a high-resolution, electronic file format that can contain vector graphics or bitmap images.
Estimate
An approximate price provided to a customer, based on the given specifications.
Etch
Carving done on plates and film using chemicals to create an image.
