Glossary of Terms

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Gang Printing
Grouping related jobs using same paper and inks. Grouping more than one job on a single plate.
Gatefold
A four-page insert, having foldouts on either side of the center spread.
GATF
Graphic Arts Technical Foundation
Gathering
Collating folded signatures in consecutive order.
GCR
Gray Component Replacement
Gear Streaks
In printing, parallel streaks appearing across the printed sheet at same interval as gear teeth on the cylinder.
Generation
Each succeeding stage in reproduction from original copy.
Genuine Watermark
Watermark made with a dandy roll.
Ghost Halftone
A light halftone that may be overprinted with solid copy.
Ghosting
Ghost images are unwanted images that reduce print value. Mechanical ghosting develops during the delivery of the printed sheet and is traceable to on-press conditions, ink starvation, form layout, and even to the blanket itself. Chemical ghosting, which occurs during...