DTP - printing

Question 1

Explain the use of a registration mark.

Answer 1

Used to ensure the print rollers are aligned (when misaligned the mark will become fuzzy and/or have a tint on one side).

Question 2

Explain the use of crop marks.

Answer 2

Used to show where the document should be trimmed.

Question 3

Explain what a bleeding image is.

Answer 3

An image going pst the crop marks on the page.

Question 4

Explain what a pre-press copy is.

Answer 4

The final draft before mass production after an order has been placed with an inudustrial printer.

Question 5

Name three colour profiles.

Answer 5

RGB CMYK PMS (spot colours)