T2 Layout And Print

Question 1

What is the 4 colour printing process

Answer 1

Cyan/Magenta/Yellow/Black

Question 2

What is the process of colour separation

Answer 2

• each colour consisting of halftone is then printed separately one on top of the other to give the impression of a full colour image

Question 3

What are registration marks used for

Answer 3

To make sure all colour plates align in traditional printing

Question 4

What are crop marks used for

Answer 4

To show where the item needs to be cut to

Question 5

Whats a bleed area

Answer 5

An allowance (usually 3 mm) to allow for slight misalignment when cutting

Question 6

Whats a colour bar

Answer 6

Used to check the quality and accuracy of colours

Question 7

Whats a tint bar

Answer 7

Used to check the tone and shade set up on a printer

Question 8

Whats a scamp

Answer 8

Quick initial thought sketches to get ideas down quickly