Glossary - The Graphic Design: Reference and Specification - page 200

Indicia: Recognized by the U.S. postal sys-
tem as a means of showing that postage
has been paid. Mailers using an indicia
must have a bulk mailing permit.

Internet: A network of linked computers
and networks that use the same set of
communications protocols.

Intaglio: see gravure

ISO standards: Metric measurement sys-
tem for paper sizes in Europe and Asia.

BULK RATE
U.S. POSTAGE
PAID
CINCINNATI, OH
PERMIT NO. 0000

Italic: Type style with characters slanted
to the right. Used to emphasize a word or
passage.

J

NONPROFIT ORG.
U.S. POSTAGE
PAID
SAN JUAN, PR
PERMIT NO. 0000

Jogging: To straighten or align the edges
of a stack of paper by jostling them.

JPEG: File format designated by the Joint
Photographic Experts Group for image
compression. JPEGs are frequently used
for placing imagery in websites and online
applications.

Indicias are printed on an envelope where a stamp would
normally go to show that postage has been paid. A properly
designed indicia identifies the user, their permit number,
and the classification or rate code of the mailing.

K

Industrial papers: Papers produced for
uses other than printing. Examples
include kraft paper and chipboard.

Kerning: Adjusting the amount of space
between letters or characters so that
letter spacing appears to be in balance.
See letterspacing

Ink fountain: Printing press mechanism
that stores and supplies ink to the print-
ing plate or other image carrier. Rollers
then transfer the ink from the fountain to
the plate.

PLAY

Before kerning

Ink holdout: Characteristic of a paper that
prevents it from absorbing ink, allowing
ink to dry on the paper's surface. Also
called holdout .

PLAY

Inline: Any operation tied to the printing
process and done on press such as var-
nishing or folding.

After kerning. The space has been adjusted between the
letterforms so that spacing appears more balanced.

Intact Forests: see old growth