Halftone
A printed image that uses dots to simulate the tones between light and dark.
Printing Glossary
Baffled by the jargon some printers use? Let us explain what all those terms mean...
Hard copy
A printed proof.
Hardback
A case bound book with a stiff board cover.
Header
The margin at the top of a page.
Header
The margin at the top of a page.
Hemp
Substance from a common type of plant cultivated for industrial use.
Hexachrome
A six-colour printing process that enhances the colour range and accuracy of print over traditional four-colour process printing.
High Resolution
An image that has a lot of detail and is generally of high quality.
High-key Photo
Photo comprised of predominantly highlight areas.
Highlight
The lightest areas of a photography or illustration.
Hot Melt Adhesive
A solid thermoplastic material that liquefies when heated re-solidifies to form a bond, when cooled.
Hot Stamp
The process of applying a shiny metallic foil to a specified area to create a special visual effect; also known as foil stamp.
